Free school meals for all

Children in Scotland will continue to get free school meals until the end of the school year.

The £5 million pilot scheme providing free, nutritious lunches for all primary one to three pupils was initially due to finish at the end of March.

More than 35,000 pupils are benefiting from the trial which is underway in the Borders, Fife, Glasgow, East Ayrshire and West Dunbartonshire.

Ministers are evaluating the scheme to see if it results in improved pupil behaviour and improved attitudes to healthy eating.

If it is found to have benefits the Scottish government has agreed to extend the scheme across Scotland.