Apply to join phase 1 of the national rollout of free breakfast clubs
Use the online service to express your interest in joining phase 1 of the national rollout, from April 2026.
Applies to England
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This online application will close at 11.59pm on Friday 5 December 2025.
Check your eligibility to apply
Schools with 40% or more pupils eligible for free school meals (FSM), or the most disadvantaged school in an area, whichever is lower, are eligible to apply to join phase 1 of the national rollout starting in April 2026.
Selection
When selecting successful schools, we will consider:
- levels of disadvantage
- current participation in the National School Breakfast Programme
- geographical spread
Schools will find out if their application has been successful by mid-January 2026.
Schools currently taking part in the early adopter scheme will automatically be transferred over to the first wave of national rollout.
Guidance on the role of schools and trusts in setting up and running free breakfast clubs is available.