You might already get support with UPFSM, but there could be more waiting for you.
The Schools Essential Grant offers eligible families up to £200 to help kids have what they need.
gov.wales/get-help-school-co…
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Easter holidays = a chance to reset 🐣
Getting things sorted for the next school term? You could get up to £200 to help with school essentials.
Even if your child already receives UPFSM, you still need to check eligibility.
gov.wales/get-help-school-co…
#HelpWithSchoolCosts
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New research has found that Universal Primary Free School Meals (UPFSM) have removed financial barriers for families, increased access to nutritious food and reduced stigma in schools across Wales nation.cymru/news/free-schoo…
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Hello Andy, thanks for your interest in our research. We're commissioning an independent impact evaluation of the UPFSM initiative in London.
The evaluation report is expected to be published later this year. You can find out more here: tinyurl.com/yj5ez6ps
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24 Oct 2024
Thanks @RawboneJ and Leah @WG_Education for a very informative presentation at @LACA_UK Wales Regional Meeting today #UPFSM #evaluation #mealuptake #reviewofHEISWR
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24 Oct 2024
Great presentation from @foodsensewales on #WelshVeginSchools project @LACA_UK Wales Regional meeting. Delighted that @Cardiffschmeals @cardiffcouncil is involved in this project supporting @WG_Education #UPFSM commitment for more local food on school plates in #Wales
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23 Jul 2024
We are delighted to continue our involvement with this project and working towards more Welsh veg on school plates #UPFSM @LACA_UK @PSCMagazine
23 Jul 2024
Amazing to see so many fantastic Local Authority customers at the launch of the next phase of our ‘Welsh Veg into Schools’ project @royalwelshshow
This supply chain project sees organic veg by regional growers on school menus across the country chfonline.co.uk/welshveg 🫶
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23 Jul 2024
Delighted that @Cardiffschmeals and @FoodandFunCdiff were part of the “Courgette Pilot” 2 years ago & now with this years project which also supports @WG_Education commitment for more Welsh food on school plates #UPFSM rollout @foodsensewales
23 Jul 2024
Great to see six councils now working on Welsh Veg in schools. Connecting local organic community growers with schools. It’s nature friendly, foundational economy and feeds our kids the healthy food they need. We need all 22 councils involved. @futuregencymru @derekwalker_
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5 Dec 2023
An update on the rollout of #UPFSM from @RawboneJ and Nicola @WG_Education at today’s @LACA_UK Wales Regional Meeting #LACAWales #schoolfood
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27 Oct 2023
This is the first time that @WG_Education have sponsored a @LACA_UK Wales Award. It is a clear demonstration of the relationship that has developed between the Food in Schools team and the LACA Welsh Region during the rollout of #UPFSM #schoolfood
26 Oct 2023
And lastly...the Welsh Government Food in Schools Award, sponsored by Welsh Government. Congratulations!
That's a wrap, thank you to everyone who attended the LACA Wales Region Awards!
#LACA #WalesAwards
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26 Oct 2023
Real privilege to be celebrating the achievements of local authority catering teams @LACA_UK #wales awards. Nice touch recognising all the amazing work of every LA in Wales in delivering @WG_Education #UPFSM @foodsensewales
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2 Oct 2023
CPAG and partners Reconnect London have been commissioned by Impact on Urban Health to evaluate the rollout of the Universal Primary Free School Meals policy (UPFSM) in London, with a particular focus on the lived experience of children and families. cpag.org.uk/about-cpag/work-…
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All full-time pupils attending primary sector education in Ceredigion will be automatically entitled to Universal Primary Free School Meals (UPFSM) in September 2023.
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4 Jul 2023
Following the successful roll-out of the previous phases of Universal Primary Free School Meals (UPFSM), we are pleased to announce that from the start of the new term in September 2023, all Year 3 and 4 pupils will also be offered a UPFSM ⬇️
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21 Apr 2023
We are recruiting! We have vacancies for Kitchen Assistants, Assistant Cooks and Kitchen Managers in Primary Schools across the city. Please get in touch EducationCatering@cardiff.gov.uk Please get in touch for information. #schoolmeals #UPFSM
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