The House of Lords are discussing potential changes to the Children’s Wellbeing and School’s Bill. It is vital that they create a school breakfast provisions that works for all children and young people, including those with Special Education Needs and Disabilities.
Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities are still children, with the same right to support, nourishment, and opportunity as the rest of the community. If anything, breakfast clubs may be even more important for them. A healthy, fulfilling breakfast can play a vital role in helping them start the day feeling calm, focused, and supported—building habits that benefit their long-term health and wellbeing.”
Teacher, Magic Breakfast Partner School
That’s why we’ve joined a coalition of 10 leading charities calling for key changes to the Bill: Family Fund, Voluntary Organisations Disability Group, National Network of Parent Carer Forums C.I.C., Action Cerebral Palsy, Kids, Special Needs Jungle, Sense, The Down’s Syndrome Association, British Dyslexia Association.
Read our Open Letter
The Bill makes provisions for breakfast clubs to be available for all primary pupils but the Bill must be amended to ensure that they are accessible for children with SEND.
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