Responding as the two-child benefit cap is scrapped from today, Angi Gibson, president of school leaders’ union NAHT, said: “Ending the two-child limit will make a real and immediate difference to families at our school. We see every day how poverty affects children’s wellbeing and ability to learn.  

“This change should mean more children have nutritious meals at home and come to school settled and ready to succeed. It will also open-up opportunities beyond the classroom - like trips, clubs and activities - that many families simply could not afford before.  

“That is fundamental to improving children’s life chances.  This isn’t just a policy change - it’s a life chance change for children.”