Universal infant free school meals allocations

1 July 2026

For 2025 to 2026 and 2026 to 2027 academic years.

The DfE have published universal infant free school meals (UIFSM) final allocations for the 2025 to 2026 academic year

They have also published UIFSM provisional allocations for the 2026 to 2027 academic year. These allocations will apply the updated per meal rate of £2.66.

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