Three more schools in Gedling borough will soon be offering free breakfast clubs as the landmark scheme continues to expand across the the country.
The government confirmed yesterday (2) that over 300,000 more children in the UK will benefit from Best Start free breakfast clubs this Spring with more schools signing up to the scheme.
The latest borough schools to sign up to the Government initiative are:
Carlton Junior Academy
Carlton Infant Academy
Arnold Mill Primary and Nursery School
New figures show schools already enrolled on the programme have saved families up to £450 per year, while giving them up to 95 hours of precious time back each morning. Meanwhile, children are benefitting from healthy breakfasts and being in school earlier, with evidence showing improved attendance, attainment and behaviour.
The Government is now calling on more primary schools to sign up, as new polling reveals nearly half (45%) of parents prioritise schools offering them.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said: “Free breakfast clubs are revolutionising morning routines up and down the country, becoming an essential part of modern-day life for working families.
“From settling a child into the school day to helping parents get to work, free breakfast clubs are giving every child the best start in life – delivering on our plan for national renewal.
“I was raised by a single parent, so I know first-hand the struggles facing parents trying to make ends meet and how important it is to tackle outdated stigmas with practical support that people can feel every day.”
