- Bridget Phillipson announced that approximately 500,000 more children in England will benefit from an expansion of the free breakfast club scheme.
- Around 2,000 primary schools across England are set to join the programme, which is backed by an £80 million investment.
- The initiative aims to save parents up to £450 annually in childcare costs, ease the burden on working families, and provide children with a strong start to their school day.
- The Education Secretary made the announcement ahead of the Labour Party's annual conference, fulfilling a commitment from their 2024 manifesto.
- Paul Whiteman, General Secretary of the NAHT, welcomed the expansion but highlighted concerns regarding funding, staffing, and space within school buildings.
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