Frequently asked questions

Why do I have to apply with the NCO-report from 2024, if I want to register my school now?
The School Meals Programme targets primary and secondary schools where at least 30% of the pupils come from low-income households. To determine which schools fall within this target group, we use the NCO report. This shows the percentage of pupils coming from relatively low-income households.
From 2025, the NCO will switch to a new working method. In the new reporting, this percentage will disappear. Therefore, we will use the 2024 NCO report until we have developed a new criterion. We aim to ensure that from 2027 income data will again be included in the new reports.