Headteacher Pepe Di’lasio tells AyshahTull families are struggling to afford a school lunch during the cost of living crisis and supports free school meals being extended to all on Universal Credit - which could help another 1.5 million children.
They claimed that the cost of living crisis has left many more children struggling to afford a school lunch, but do not qualify for what they call the “restrictive” criteria for free meals.But only if their family’s household income doesn’t exceed £7,400 after tax – not including welfare payments.
Teaching unions and charities say free school meals should be extended to all families receiving Universal Credit – helping another 1.5 million children.The government says it’s already providing extra support – an extra £15 billion to help with the cost of living. We spoke to Pepe Di’lasio, headteacher of Wales High School in Rotherham and President of the Association of School and College Leaders.
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