Issue details

Mayor of London Free School Meals Offer 2024/25 academic year

 

 

This report to the Executive Mayor provides an update and requests a decision about the Mayor of London’s project to provide a free school meal for every primary school pupil for the academic year 2024-25. The programme is known by the title Universal Free School Meals (UFSM) Programme.

 

A decision is required to accept the grant award from the Greater London Authority (GLA) as well as the planned funding methodology for schools during the 2024-2025 Academic year.

 

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/10/2024

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
Schools have started delivering meals for 2024-2025, and are in need for funding support as a matter of urgency to cover meals.

Decision due: Not before 17th Oct 2024 by Executive Mayor

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children and Young People

Lead director: Corporate Director of Children, Young People & Education

Department: Children, Young People & Education Directorate

Contact: Luke Nunn, Holiday Activity and Food Programme Lead Email: luke.nunn@croydon.gov.uk Email: luke.nunn@croydon.gov.uk.

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