Informing Policy Webinar: Free School Meals in Wales

Our webinar programme provides a space for Cardiff University academics to speak directly with policy-makers on a variety of topics where their research expertise can inform policy development.

The series continues with Professor Kevin Morgan discussing the Universal Free School Meals scheme in Wales. This is one of the most ambitious policies that emerged from the Cooperation Agreement between the Welsh Labour Government and Plaid Cymru, and was the commitment to deliver Universal Free School Meals (UFSM) to all primary school children in Wales.

We also hear expert insight from LACA Regional Chair, Judith Gregory.
Although this is a highly laudable new policy commitment, it is also a very challenging policy goal when local authorities are already struggling to maintain existing services amidst the twin pressures of tight budgets and the rapidly escalating costs of food and fuel. This presentation will address the various dimensions of the UFSM challenge, focusing in particular on the three most common problems – the infrastructure (kitchens and dining rooms) to accommodate the increased numbers of children; the staffing issue of extra hands or additional hours for existing catering staff; and the procurement of nutritious food.

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