Universal Primary Free School Meals (UPFSM)

All primary school children in Wales can now access Universal Primary Free School Meals.

This commitment is in response to the rising cost-of-living pressures on families and our shared ambitions of:

• tackling child poverty
• ensuring no child goes hungry in school

There are also wider benefits of free school meals, including:

• promoting healthy eating across the school
• increasing the variety of food options
• improving social skills at mealtimes
• improving behaviour and attainment

This will not affect older children who currently receive or are eligible to apply for free school meals.