Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) comment: New EPI report finds many children are missing out on Free School Meals and Pupil Premium

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A new report published by the Education Policy Institute (EPI) on Thursday 6 March explores the strengths and weaknesses of free school meals and Pupil Premium as measures for identifying disadvantaged pupils in England. 

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The report finds significant differences between the number of children estimated to be living in poverty and those who are receiving free school meals and Pupil Premium.

Commenting on the findings, Chris Paterson, co-CEO at the Education Endowment Foundation, said: