With schools set to close until further notice from Friday, children who are eligible for free school dinners will be given meals or shop vouchers to ensure they do not go without during the closure.
Gavin Williamson, Education Secretary said: “No child who would ordinarily receive a free school meal should go without this while their school is closed or while they are having to self-isolate at home.
“By giving headteachers flexibility on how they can get meals or shop vouchers to these children, they can make the most appropriate decisions for families in their communities and provide immediate reassurance that this important support will continue.”
