Free Universal Breakfast Club

Starting 23rd April

We are delighted to announce the launch of our Free Universal Breakfast Club, running from 8:00am - 8:45am each morning from 23rd April. This initiative is funded by the Department for Education (DfE) as part of the Government’s national drive to support families with childcare.

Key Information for Parents:

• No booking required – children can turn up on the day.
• Breakfast provided meets school food standards and includes:
  • Cereal and milk
  • Toast with low fat spread and/or low-sugar jam
  • Natural/Greek Yoghurt
  • Fruit
• Engaging morning activities will be available, including:
  • Lego
  • Reading
  • Craft
  • Access to sport/games in the PE hall or playground
    
• Staffing & Supervision: The club will be staffed by school staff in accordance with statutory ratios.
• Entry & Timings:
  • Children must enter through the school office.
  • To access breakfast, children must arrive by 8:30am.
• Allergies & Dietary Requirements: We will cater for specific needs – please inform us of any dietary requirements.
• Programme Duration: This programme will run for one year (April 2025 - April 2026), with the hope of national rollout after this period.

Early Morning Childcare Option (7:30am - 8:00am)

For parents needing earlier childcare, we are offering a 7:30am - 8:00am session at a cost of £2.50 per day. To ensure appropriate staffing, this must be pre-booked for each half-term (e.g., if you require care on Mondays, each Monday from Easter to May half-term must be booked). Payment is made in advance via ParentPay. This wil be available to book from Monday 24th March at 7pm.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Thank you to those who put forward comments and questions. Please see below:

1. Why is the Government funding free breakfast clubs?

The Government has prioritised breakfast care as part of its national initiative to support families and improve children’s well-being and learning.

2. Is the school receiving full funding for this programme?

We have budgeted to support this programme and are working closely with the Local Authority and the Department for Education to discuss funding. Attendance on census days (9th June- 13th June) will determine our funding levels, so we encourage as many children as possible to attend on these key days.

3. Do I need to book a place for my child?

No. The free breakfast club (8:00am - 8:45am) does not require booking. However, if you require early morning childcare (7:30am - 8:00am), you must book in advance via ParentPay for the half-term period.

4. How does my child enter the school for breakfast club?

Children must enter through the school office and arrive by 8:30am to receive breakfast.

5. Will the breakfast menu cater to allergies and dietary needs?

Yes. We will cater for allergies and special dietary requirements – we have these on file for children already.

6. Can parents contribute more towards the school’s paid breakfast club provision?

Yes. Some parents have expressed a desire to donate towards school funds. An optional contribution facility will be available on ParentPay.