Free breakfast clubs to reach 2,000 more schools
The government has confirmed it will be expanding its free breakfast club scheme to 2,000 new schools from April 2026.
Supported by £80 million investment, the 2,000 new schools will join the 750 schools already delivering free breakfast clubs as part of the early adopter scheme.
Paul Whiteman, general secretary at school leaders’ union NAHT, said: “We welcome the principle of free breakfast clubs being available in schools.
“A good breakfast helps children to concentrate on their learning and has enormous benefits for their health and wellbeing.
“However, it’s really important that feedback from the government’s initial trial is taken into account as part of this roll-out, including concerns over funding, staffing and space within school buildings.”
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