Petition · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons
Fund free school meals for medically unfit & unplaced home-educated children
Closed
66 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should fund free school meals for children who are home-educated and who are medically unfit to attend school or are awaiting school placement. We believe no child should go hungry due to illness or lack of an appropriate school place.
Many families home educate not by choice but because their child is too unwell to attend school or awaiting a suitable placement. These children miss out on Free School Meals, despite having the same needs as some of their peers. Extending support could ensure fairness, reduce hardship, and protect these vulnerable children’s wellbeing.
Timeline
| 3 Dec 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Jun 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
66
Status
Closed
Department
Office of the Leader of the House of Commons
Opened
3 Dec 2025
Closed
3 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 17 Aug 2026.