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@ISIDEWITHQuestionseducation10yrs ago

Should free meals be offered to all primary school students?

In 2014 the government passed the Universal Infant Free School Meals policy which required all schools to offer a free lunch to students in Reception to Year 2. The Department of Education pays a flat rate of £2.30 for each meal given to students. Opponents argue that the government cannot afford a program that costs £200 million per year. Proponents argue that the requirement is necessary for students to get the necessary nutrition they need to succeed in their studies.

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 @92GSG3Bfrom Quebec  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, and all meals offered to students should have to meet high nutritional standards

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How would having a free meal at school every day impact your concentration and learning?

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If you had to choose, would you prioritize funding for free school meals or a different educational resource, and why?

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How do you believe your academic performance would be affected if you didn't have access to a nutritious lunch?

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Have you ever felt too hungry to focus in class, and how might a guaranteed meal help students in that situation?

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Do you think all students should have access to free meals regardless of their family's income?

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What are your thoughts on the idea that providing free meals could eliminate stigma for those who receive them?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Could free school meals be a step towards reducing inequalities in education and, if so, how?

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Have you or someone you know ever skipped a meal due to cost; how might free school meals alleviate this issue?

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How might free lunches affect the relationship between students and their school community?

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Can a case be made for extending free meals beyond Year 2, and if so, what arguments would you use?

 @8ZDK5GTanswered…3yrs3Y

only the most venerable

 @8SQ255Janswered…4yrs4Y

No, only to those who come from lower economic means.

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