New school rule from September under Andy Burnham but half of parents unaware

NewsMidlands NewsAndy Burnham55 per cent don't realise13:25, 13 Aug 2026Half of parents affected by a new school rule coming under Andy Burnham in September are unaware, it has been warned. The Labour Party government Prime Minister is set to oversee the rollout of changes announced by the previous administration, the Sir Keir Starmer government.‌55 per cent whose children will be newly eligible for free school meals (FSM) from September don’t know that they will qualify for the meals, the Child Poverty Action Group has warned.‌The government expanded eligibility for FSM to all school-aged children in households in England in receipt of Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Universal Credit with effect from September 2026.‌READ MORE Andy Burnham government confirms change to 7 high street