House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Breakfast Club Early Adopters
27 November 2024 · Department for Education
Proposed by Stephen Morgan Lab Portsmouth South
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Government commits to introducing free breakfast clubs for primary school children starting from April 2025.
- Up to 750 schools are invited to apply as early adopters to provide free breakfast clubs.
- Investment in breakfast clubs is increased to over 30 million for the 2025-26 financial year.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the government's commitment to introducing free breakfast clubs for primary school children as a first step towards a manifesto pledge.
Action requested
Schools are invited to apply to become one of up to 750 early adopter schools, enabling them to provide free breakfast clubs from April 2025. The Chancellor has also increased the investment in breakfast clubs to over £30 million for the 2025-26 financial year.
Key facts
- Up to 750 schools can apply to become early adopter schools.
- Free breakfast clubs will be provided from April 2025 as part of a test-and-learn phase.
- The investment in breakfast clubs has been tripled to over £30 million for the 2025-26 financial year.
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