Around 2,000 schools to join breakfast club programme

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAround 500,000 more children will receive a free breakfast (PA)Bridget Phillipson announced that approximately 500,000 more children in England will benefit from an expansion of the free breakfast club scheme. Around 2,000 primary schools across England are set to join the programme, which is backed by an £80 million investment. The initiative aims to save parents up to £450 annually in childcare costs, ease the burden on working families, and provide children with a strong start to their school day. The Education Secretary made the announcement ahead of the Labour Party's annual conference, fulfilling a commitment from their 2024 manifesto. Paul Whiteman, General Secretary of the NAHT, welcomed the expansion but highlighted concerns regarding funding, staffing, and space within school buildings. In fullAround 500,000 more children to receive free breakfast as scheme expandedThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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