Funded by The Department of Education (DfE), Earlham Primary, St Mary Infant and Junior Schools, and Holy Trinity CE Primary are among the 750 schools in the national pilot programme, starting this summer term.
These 30-minute sessions aim to boost attendance, and achievement by ensuring no child begins their day hungry. Breakfast clubs have also been proven to improve children’s reading, writing, and maths skills by an average of two months.
This initiative not only offers nutritious breakfasts that meet School Food Standards but also provide opportunities for activities like reading and crafts and fostering both learning and friendships.
As part of a planned national rollout, parents will be able to drop their children off half an hour earlier to school and save them up to £450 a year.
Schools taking part in the early adopter scheme will contact families who are eligible to join the breakfast club. The participating schools reflect a variety of types, sizes, and locations across England.
Cllr Zena Brabazon, Cabinet Member for Children, Schools and Families, said:
Starting the day with a nutritious breakfast is crucial for feeding young minds. The benefits are evident in areas like reading, writing, and maths, as well as overall learning.
Thank you to the DfE for funding this much needed initiative and we hope this pilot demonstrates its transformative impact and paves the way for implementation across all schools in Haringey.
With families across the borough facing significant increases in their daily bills, this new initiative will go some way to help them deal with the cost of living crisis.
This initiative is not just about food—it’s a step toward brighter futures for all children.
The cost-of-living crisis continues to affect families across the borough. Of the 180,000 children set to benefit from the initial 750 schools in the programme, approximately 67,000 are enrolled in schools located in deprived areas.
