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<p>Earlier this year, we announced a programme of research and pilots across the country
to investigate how to provide a balanced enrichment programme, combining engaging
activities with healthy and nutritious meals, for the most disadvantaged school-age
pupils.</p><p>Organisations were invited to bid for a share of up to £2 million. Seven
of them were successful in securing funding to explore ways of supporting children
from disadvantaged families to access free enrichment activities and healthy food
during the school holidays.</p><p>The seven organisations that received funding for
2018 will report to the department on the impact of their work as well as on the number
of disadvantaged children and families that have benefitted. The data and information
collected during the summer will be used to shape our plans for 2019, which we will
set out later in autumn 2018.</p>
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