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LGA: Expansion of free school meals raises data questions 05/06/2025 Council leaders welcome the expansion of free school meals but warn they face data sharing and resource challenges.
Newcastle to auto-enrol pupils for free school meals 10/12/2024 Eligible families in Newcastle will be automatically signed up to receive free school meals, the city council has announced.
Middlesbrough to trial auto-enrolment for free school meals 28/06/2024 Eligible children in Middlesbrough will be automatically signed up to receive free school meals from September.

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