Head teachers launch petition to save infant free school meals
An online petition to save universal free school meals for infants has been set up by headteachers.
It follows the Conservative’s plan to replace free school meals with free breakfasts for all primary school pupils.
The petition, which has received thousands of signatures, is led by heads from London, Surrey, Lincolnshire, Cumbria, Devon and Buckinghamshire.
The petition website says: ‘This policy change will damage children’s health, well-being, attainment and academic results. Scrapping free school lunch for infants is simply bad decision making.’
The website also says that universal free school meals are good for children’s health, ensure that disadvantaged children who do not qualify for the pupil premium get at least one nutritious meal a day, and give children and staff a chance to sit together to discuss issues that concern them.
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