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The end game is for glitter to be banned completely, but Georgia from Wyatt and Jack says this petition to the UK Government is the first step on that journey
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Peter Shreeve from the NEU says their expectations on government appear to be set far too high. "After all, if you could relatively easily ensure that pupils didn’t go to bed hungry, why wouldn’t you?"
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Isle of Wight Green Party say infection rates in secondary schools have quadrupled since returning in September and that "it's inexcusable the government is arguing the case to keep schools open during a national lockdown"
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Second wave restrictions require a second wave of support for Hampshire and Isle of Wight small businesses, and those who have had no support, like company directors, need to be included say the Federation of Small Businesses
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New funding on top of other schemes already announced aims to provide new long-term homes for rough sleepers across the South East
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The National Education Union is asking people to sign an open letter to Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, calling on him to eradicate holiday hunger by providing Free School Meals (FSM) to all children who need them over the school holidays
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The Open Letter - in the form of a petition - calls on the Isle of Wight council to commit to fund free school meals during school holidays. Details and link within
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The Isle of Wight Hunt applied for and received £10,000 in emergency Covid-19 funding
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As the Isle of Wight community rally round to help feed children on free school meals this week, the Isle of Wight council share their plans
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The generous scheme is open to any family in need and is not restricted to children who qualify for free school meals
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While we’re awaiting a statement from IWC on food vouchers for children on free school meals over half term, here’s how Southampton has dealt with it, working with local businesses, schools, charities and food banks
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Demand for Isle of Wight emergency food parcels rose by a quarter in the last year, so Islanders have stepped up to help families on low incomes following the Government vote on food vouchers during school holidays
