As children across County Durham begin their half-term holiday, a new voucher scheme has been launched to support families who rely on free school meals.
Durham County Council announced it would step in to provide this vital support following the House of Commons vote against extending the national school meals scheme to cover school holiday periods.
Please read the rest of this statement sent from Durham County Council regarding the current situation with FSM over the holidays.
Free school meals scheme launch
Only people who are currently eligible for FSM will be able to apply for the voucher.