Factors influencing take-up of free school meals in primary- and secondary-school children in England.

Objective: The present study sought to explore the factors that influence registration for free school meals and the subsequent take-up following registration in England.

Design: The research design consisted of two phases, a qualitative research phase followed by an intervention phase. Findings are presented from the qualitative research phase, which comprised interviews with head teachers, school administrators, parents and focus groups with pupils.