This guidance explains how schools can support pupils eligible for free school meals during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
The latest update includes:
- Providing meals for pupils attending school
- Water
- Support for pupils who have to stay at home
- Free meals for further education students
- Providing food parcels through the school catering team or food provider
- Providing local vouchers
- National voucher scheme
- Covering additional costs
- Period the support should cover
- Free school meal eligibility
- Support for families
- Expansion of the Holiday Activities and Food programme
