Cwestiwn ysgrifenedig WQ100251
- Gofynnwyd gan
- Zaynub AkbarPlaid
- I'w ateb gan
- Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
- Cyflwynwyd
- Dyddiad ateb
- Atebwyd
- Amser i'w ateb
- 9 diwrnod
Cwestiwn
Mae'r cwestiwn a'r ateb yn Saesneg gan nad oes fersiwn Gymraeg ar gael.
Will the Cabinet Minister produce an updated timeline for the expansion of free school meals to secondary school students from households claiming universal credit?
Ateb
Atebwyd gan Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language (Anna Brychan)
This will be a phased expansion starting with Years 7 & 8. As with the rollout of universal free school meals, local authorities will manage their own timetable for delivery whilst working toward national milestones. These include welcoming applications from September 2026 and serving meals no later than January 2027. Early indications are that local authorities are on track to meet these milestones, with many exceeding them. Further stages of expansion will be communicated through and alongside the budget planning process for future financial years. Additional information will be available at Get help with school costs.