P5 children across Lanarkshire to receive free school meals

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P5 pupils are now part of the scheme offering free school meals to youngsters. The new initiative is launching across Lanarkshire schools this week and entitles P5 children to a healthy meal at no cost.

The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Children from Primary 1- 4 already benefit from the i nitiative, with P4 pupils being added to the scheme last August.Councillor Stephen McCabe of COSLA said: “Local authorities will continue to work hard to ensure that children and young people have access to healthy and nourishing meals so that they are fully able to learn, play, and engage with their peers and communities.” The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) believes that the scheme needs to be accelerated for all Scottish Children.

A spokesperson from EIS said: “The EIS welcomes the expansion of free school meals to all Primary 4 children at the beginning of this academic session and the imminent expansion to Primary 5s but is clear that provision needs to be extended and accelerated to be inclusive of all young people at all stages of school in Scotland, as an urgent priority.”* Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire.

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