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Written question asked by Baroness Boycott (Crossbench) on Thursday, 25 July 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 August 2024. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Thursday, 8 August 2024 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Breakfast Clubs

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to ensure that kitchen facilities in primary schools are sufficient for new breakfast clubs to provide healthy and nourishing breakfasts.

Answer

The government is committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity and giving every child the best start in life. Breakfast clubs will remove barriers to opportunity by ensuring every child, no matter their circumstances, is set-up for the day and ready to learn by providing a supportive start to the day. The government is committed to making quick progress to deliver on its commitment to offer breakfast clubs in every primary school.

The department has taken decisive action by announcing in the King’s Speech that, under the Children’s Wellbeing Bill, every primary school in England will offer a breakfast club. Legislating for breakfast club provision will give schools the certainty they need to plan for the future. Before the legislation comes into force, the department will work closely with the sector to make sure the right support, including funding, guidance and resources are in place.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL334
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Facilities Nutrition Primary education Schools Breakfast clubs
Link
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