A horrified headteacher bought food for a poorly child's family after discovering they hadn't eaten in two days - with such cases becoming "day to day" across the UK.
The boss at an education trust which runs more than 50 academies across England said the struggles facing pupils has alarmed staff, and he is worried about the impact it's having on them.
Rev Steve Chalke, who founded the Oasis Charitable Trust, told The Mirror of the heartwrenching emails he regularly receives from school staff - as he called for Free School Meals to be extended.
