From The Mayor of London
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- May 12
- 2 min read
Dear Parent/Carer,
Delivering universal free school meals (UFSM) in London’s primary schools has been one of my proudest achievements. I am delighted that all primary school children in state-funded schools will continue to receive free school meals for as long as I am Mayor.
Over the last two academic years, I have seen first-hand the transformative impact of this
important intervention, ensuring that no child goes hungry and giving all children the best possible chance to succeed.
At a time when the cost of living is still so high, I hope this program has offered some financial relief to your family – potentially saving parents and carers over £500 per year per child. It is hugely encouraging to see research show that UFSM in London are also improving nutrition, behaviour, concentration, energy levels and parent-school relationships.
Even though your child will continue receiving free school meals automatically, it remains vitally important to register for the Government’s free school meals if you meet the criteria.
This will ensure you receive other benefits you may be entitled to, like food vouchers during the holidays. It could also bring the school an extra £1,480 in funding per child. That is more money for extra-curricular activities, teacher development, and support for children who need it most.
Please visit https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals or speak to your school for further
information on how to register.
I am immensely proud that we have funded over 70 million free school meals to date, with
hundreds of thousands of London’s primary school children benefitting every day. I know this is just one part of the help families need to support their families.
I will continue to do all I can to support Londoners of all backgrounds, as we build a fairer, better and healthier London for everyone.
I have been writing to you with updates termly since I announced this programme in 2023. Now that we near the end of the second year of UFSM, there will be fewer updates to provide you with, so I will only write to you if and when there is new information to share.
I also want to thank you, the parents and carers, for the role you play in building the strong and caring communities that help your children to have the best start in life. Working together, we can build a London that is healthier, fairer and more prosperous for everyone.
Yours sincerely,
Sir Sadiq Khan
Mayor of London
This is such an inspiring and important initiative, ensuring no child goes hungry truly helps build a brighter, more equal future. As someone working in fantasy book cover design UK, I see every day how imagination and learning go hand in hand. It’s wonderful to know children are being supported not only in the classroom but also in ways that help them focus, grow, and dream big. Thank you for championing this cause!
This is such a thoughtful and impactful initiative—thank you for supporting families and children in such a meaningful way. Programs like these make a real difference, just like a small 3D lapel pin can carry big value when it represents care and community. It’s great to see leadership focused on fairness and well-being. Every bit of support helps build a brighter future for our kids.
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