Free school meals — guidance for schools change log

Free school meals — guidance for schools: what changed on 1 July 2026

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What changed: A model communication template has been added to assist schools and local authorities in informing parents or carers about upcoming changes to free school meals.

Who is affected: School leaders, school staff, governing bodies, and local authorities in maintained schools, academies, free schools, and non-maintained special schools.

GOV.UK change note: Added 'Model parent or carer communication for schools and local authorities: free school meals changes – 2026 to 2027 academic year'.

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