Free School Meals knowledge page
We believe sharing our learning is fundamental to building capacity and encouraging meaningful change, so we’ve created some valuable resources that you can download – for free
Getting ready for the September 2026 free school meals policy changes
Summary guide #1
Summary of key changes affecting FSM that are coming into effect from September 2026.
Getting ready for the September 2026: DfE Eligibility Checking Engine (ECE)
Summary guide #2
Summary of DfE's new eligibility checking engine and the changes that local authorities need to be aware of.
Getting ready for September 2026: FSM Funding Changes
Summary guide #3
Summary of FSM funding changes, including a visual to demonstrate access to funding by pupil status.
