The Child Poverty Strategy, published in June 2014, outlined the Government\u2019s actions to tackle child poverty and improve the living standards of poor children.[1]<\/p>
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In relation to nutrition, the Government has introduced Healthy Start Vouchers for young children in low-income families, free school meals for all infant school pupils, and breakfast clubs in deprived areas. In addition, children aged four to six attending state schools continue to be entitled to receive a free piece of fruit or vegetable each school day.<\/p>
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Universal infant free school meals will ensure that up to 1.5 million additional pupils are being offered a free nutritious meal every school day, helping them to do better in school, eat healthily and saving families up to £400 a year.<\/p>
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[1] https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/child-poverty-strategy-2014-to-2017<\/a><\/p>"}
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