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All We Need is Lunch: UNISON’s Campaign for Free School Meals in NI with UNISON’s Anne Taggart & John Patrick Clayton #10
Over a quarter of Northern Ireland’s children are eligible for free school meals, yet the system is failing so many kids and parents with its complex, means-tested approach.
Leading the charge through a vital campaign in Northern Ireland, UNISON’s Anne Taggart and John Patrick Clayton take us through the flawed system, what needs to change, and how many children are being affected by the current system.
This episode of The UNISON Podcast covers:
Current eligibility for free school meals in NI, and how many are eligible
How the recent cessation of ‘holiday hunger’ payments endangers almost 100k pupils
Key campaign activities, namely the billboard campaign and ‘All You Need Is Lunch’ campaign
Next steps and how to get involved
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By UNISON; The Public Service UnionOver a quarter of Northern Ireland’s children are eligible for free school meals, yet the system is failing so many kids and parents with its complex, means-tested approach.
Leading the charge through a vital campaign in Northern Ireland, UNISON’s Anne Taggart and John Patrick Clayton take us through the flawed system, what needs to change, and how many children are being affected by the current system.
This episode of The UNISON Podcast covers:
Current eligibility for free school meals in NI, and how many are eligible
How the recent cessation of ‘holiday hunger’ payments endangers almost 100k pupils
Key campaign activities, namely the billboard campaign and ‘All You Need Is Lunch’ campaign
Next steps and how to get involved