Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 80053

School Meals: Standards

Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 30 October 2025

Question

Amanda Hack

LabourNorth West Leicestershire

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the quality of school lunchtime provision on the wellbeing of children.

Answer

Olivia Bailey
The department is committed to raising the healthiest generation ever. Giving children access to a nutritious meal during the school day leads to higher attainment, improved behaviour and better outcomes. We are extending free school meals to all children...

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