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A parent of a Scarborough Primary School has complained about the quality of the free school meal packages they were provided with for their children.

Schools in England told not to provide free school meals at half-term Sally Weale and Heather Stewart © Provided by The Guardian Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Headteachers in England have been told not to provide either free school meal vouchers or food parcels for disadvantaged children over the half-term holiday next month, it has emerged. With the dust barely settled following a furious row this week over substandard food parcels, the government appeared to be heading ...

Shared images of meagre food packages supplied to children by schools during England's COVID-19 lockdown prompted an outcry on Tuesday and led the government to warn private suppliers to raise their standards.

Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford said he spoke to the Prime Minister about the issues with food hampers and he has been assured that “a full review of the supply chain” is under way. Rashford – who has been behind a drive to get free school meals to children who need them – had a “good” conversation with Boris Johnson about photos showing poor-quality parcels sent to families. Just had a good conversation with the Prime Minister. He has assured me that he is committed to...

Schools will be able to give vouchers rather than food from next week, the education secretary says.

A supplier of free school meals in the UK has admitted that the "quantity has fallen short" in some parcels sent to feed children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gavin Williamson says DfE will name and shame firms not delivering against its standards as voucher scheme is reintroduced

The Health Secretary has described the parcels as ‘clearly inadequate’.

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson told a committee of MPs he was ‘absolutely disgusted’ by one parcel received by a mother.

PARENTS in Worcestershire have reacted to the food parcels they have received for their children whilst schools remain closed. The food parcels are being provided by the government following footballer Marcus Rashford’s campaign to ensure children across the country continue to receive free school meals during the holidays while the pandemic continues. One parent from Redditch said she was "really pleased" with the parcel she received for her daughter from RSA Academy Arrow Vale. Else...