1 in 7 children in Buckinghamshire live in poverty, eligible for free school meals (14.6%).

1 in 7 children in Buckinghamshire live in poverty, with 14.6% eligible for free school meals. Across England, a record number of children are eligible for free meals, but leaders say many are still missing out. Eligibility is based on receiving benefits like Jobseeker's Allowance, child tax credits, or income support, or having a household income under £7,400 a year on Universal Credit.

June 15, 2024
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