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Thousands of children to attend free breakfast clubs across the country today, as government delivers its manifesto commitment and promise to working families
First 750 breakfast clubs to rollout from Tuesday, delivering on government’s manifesto commitment and promise to put more money in working people’s pockets
Parents set to save up to £450 per year as free breakfast club rollout targets areas where families are struggling most with the cost of living.
Guidance for schools and local authorities on funding for the free breakfast clubs programme rolled out from April 2026.
Research shows that government-funded childcare has cut childcare costs for families in half.
Over 300,000 children are set to benefit from Best Start free breakfast clubs in April, as the government prioritises support to tackle the cost of living.
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