Free school meals scheme 'too hard to use', say parents

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Some schools say they have had to give cash to families directly due to problems with vouchers

Parents and school leaders have criticised the government’s free school meals scheme for being hard to use, with many having difficulties buying food with the vouchers and others complaining about a helpline that costs £21 an hour.

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