Per pupil funding for free breakfast clubs increases
Applications for schools to apply for free breakfast clubs have now opened, with funding increased from 60p to £1 per child.
Schools will also receive a guaranteed £25 a day to cover staffing and admin so every type of school can easily deliver a breakfast club. For an average school with 50% take up, the total funding package has increased by 28%.
The programme prioritises schools with the highest proportion of pupils on free school meals to ensure the benefits are felt where it is most needed.
A further 1,500 primary schools will start offering the free clubs in September 2026, with applications due to open in January.
The government has also secured new industry partnerships with Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Weetabix as well as Magic Breakfast for current early adopter schools until July 2026.
This will ensure top British brands can help schools benefit from discounts and free deliveries and kids to have access to healthier, varied meals.
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