Thousands more children will get free school meals instead of missing out on the support. Families who fall under Devon County Council and Torbay Council regions previously had to apply for free school meals - but now, the extra help will be awarded to eligible children automatically. This means about 1,300 pupils who were entitled to free school meals, but were not receiving them previously, will now get this help going forward. Cornwall Council is also set to introduce automatic enrolment for