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@ISIDEWITHQuestionseducation10yrs ago

Should free meals be offered to all primary school students?

In 2014 the government passed the Universal Infant Free School Meals policy which required all schools to offer a free lunch to students in Reception to Year 2. The Department of Education pays a flat rate of £2.30 for each meal given to students. Opponents argue that the government cannot afford a program that costs £200 million per year. Proponents argue that the requirement is necessary for students to get the necessary nutrition they need to succeed in their studies.

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 @8TD4F83answered…4yrs4Y

Yes if they can’t afford them

 @8QB2JHCanswered…5yrs5Y

Only for those who can’t afford a meal

 @8Q3BPK3answered…5yrs5Y

Only to kids who financially need it

 @96T7685answered…3yrs3Y

for those less fortunate

 @8Q55D5Janswered…5yrs5Y

Only those whose families cannot afford

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do you believe your academic performance would be affected if you didn't have access to a nutritious lunch?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Have you ever felt too hungry to focus in class, and how might a guaranteed meal help students in that situation?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you think all students should have access to free meals regardless of their family's income?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What are your thoughts on the idea that providing free meals could eliminate stigma for those who receive them?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Could free school meals be a step towards reducing inequalities in education and, if so, how?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Have you or someone you know ever skipped a meal due to cost; how might free school meals alleviate this issue?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How might free lunches affect the relationship between students and their school community?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Can a case be made for extending free meals beyond Year 2, and if so, what arguments would you use?

 @8ZRN8TSanswered…3yrs3Y

no, only to those who are unable to afford to pay for it

 @8RQCJXGanswered…4yrs4Y

only if the meals are healthy

 @8PGZTFZanswered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but only if they meet high nutritional standards and priorities those who cant afford

 @8ZKCRBWanswered…3yrs3Y

for those earning minimum wage

 @93S334Yanswered…3yrs3Y

i think this question is perticually hard maybe yes but if it was going to be free people with harder situation should be offered more that people with alot of money but yes i kinds agree

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If you had to choose, would you prioritize funding for free school meals or a different educational resource, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would having a free meal at school every day impact your concentration and learning?

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