30th Sep 2025 - 07:00
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Thousands more families will soon benefit from free breakfast clubs as the Government has confirmed plans for 2,000 new schools to join the scheme from April 2026.
It delivers on the Labour Government’s manifesto promise to ensure state primary schools offer free breakfast clubs to all pupils and kickstarts the national rollout next year. It will mean half a million more children getting a healthy start to the day.
Supported by £80 million investment, the 2,000 new schools will join the 750 schools already successfully delivering free breakfast clubs as part of the early adopter scheme, driving improvements in children’s attendance, attainment and behaviour.
A Government spokesperson said: “This milestone will deliver real change for families up and down the country – freeing up precious time in the busy morning rush and putting more money in their pockets, with up to £450 of childcare savings.”
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