New food standards could see fewer children choosing school meals

Pilot sees 15 per cent drop in uptake, and costs rise There are concerns that the government’s new school food standards, designed to promote healthier eating, may prove counterproductive after a pilot saw uptake of school meals decline. Earlier this week the DfE...

Childcare costs reduce, but concern over SEND provision gap

Annual survey highlights divide between eligible families and others Early Years childcare is becoming more affordable overall, but there are ‘serious gaps’ in access for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and those from poorer families,...