Petition · Department for Education
Free school meals for all pupils and cover compulsory school uniform costs
Open for signatures
56 signatures
What the petition asks
Education is compulsory, yet most families are required to pay for essential items such as school meals and uniforms. These are not optional costs, and for many households they place a significant financial strain on families.
We want the Government to take action to ensure that all children have equal access to education without financial barriers. Expanding free school meals to all pupils and introducing national measures to cover the cost of compulsory uniforms would, in our view, promote fairness, reduce stigma, and support children’s health and learning outcomes.
Timeline
| 19 May 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
56
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Education
Opened
19 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.