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Schools will receive first payments for 2024-25 based on this year's funding rate
And schools wouldn't get immediate pupil premium boost under plans to raise FSM earnings threshold
DfE also beefs up guidance for councils about providing meals for children educated outside state schools following legal threat
Catering company blames 'rocketing inflation' for financial difficulties
The council is consulting on plans to give secondary admissions priority to poorer pupils
Government announces funding for meals for the youngest pupils will rise from £2.41 to £2.53
Schools in some parts of London will have to meet any funding shortfall for the mayor's extension of free...
Unlike mainstream schools, schools for children with special needs do not receive specific funding for some free meals
Independent evaluation would look at whether giving all primary pupils free meals boosts exam results, wellbeing and attendance
