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Anna Davis

Free school meals strengthen the bond between parents and schools, research suggests

Giving all children free school meals can improve relationships between families and schools because teachers no longer have to chase parents for lunch money, new London research suggests.

Researchers analysed responses from London schools that have offered free lunches to all children since before the Mayor’s London-wide scheme started in September.

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