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Free school meals — guidance for schools

Change on 16 September 2026

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In short

The guidance includes a one-off extension for completing FSM eligibility checks for the autumn 2026 school census and adds a link to funding arrangements for school-based nurseries and maintained nursery schools.

Who this affects: School leaders, school staff, governing bodies, local-authority-maintained schools, academies, free schools, non-maintained special schools, and local authorities.

Our guides: Pupil premium, Free school meals

GOV.UK’s full note
Updated the guidance document to add information about the one-off extension until 2 November 2026 for completing free school meals eligibility checks for the autumn 2026 school census. Added a link to the funding arrangements for school-based nurseries and maintained nursery schools.

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