Breakfast Powers Opportunity

A full, nutritious breakfast at school is key to powering the opportunities in every classroom across the country.

The solution is simple  

Morning hunger creates a barrier to opportunity – holding children and young people back from getting good grades and building the skills that set them up for life. When a child arrives at school hungry it becomes much harder for them to learn, play, take part in lessons, and build friendships. 

Free school breakfasts are key to powering children and young people, and unleashing opportunity in every classroom across the country, allowing children to start the day, and the rest of their lives, off right. 

What is The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act?

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act is a landmark moment for children and young people in England, and a major step forward in tackling morning hunger while supporting wellbeing, focus and learning in schools. 

Introduced by the UK Government to better protect children and raise standards in education, the Act includes a vital commitment to free school breakfasts for primary-aged children in all state-funded schools. It recognises something schools, families and children have always known: when children start the day with a nutritious breakfast, they are better able to settle, focus, learn and thrive. 

Lola, aged 5, told us why she likes breakfast.