Primary school pupils will benefit from free breakfast clubs under Labour's plans unveiled in the King's Speech today. In his speech at the State Opening of Parliament, the monarch set out Labour's legislative agenda for the coming months.
Among more than 30 bills being worked on is the Children’s Wellbeing Bill - 'to raise standards in education and promote children’s wellbeing'.
Once approved, it will require 'free breakfast clubs in every primary school to ensure that every child, no matter their circumstances, is well prepared for the school day and can achieve their full potential'. Read more: 50 things to do with the kids in and around Manchester this school holidays With one in four children 'in absolute poverty as of 2023', Labour says 'too many children’s life chances are being scarred by rising poverty and too many arrive at school not ready to learn. "Breakfast clubs will help tackle poverty by helping children get ready for the school day and support families with the cost of living," says the bill.
A number of schools already have their own free or subsidised breakfast clubs, some of them funded by companies including Greggs and Kellogg's.
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