Yesterday morning our Chief Executive gave evidence to the Education Committee on why it is vital that the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools bill meets the needs of children and young people.
School breakfasts can be a success if the Government properly monitors them, empowers schools to deliver mixed models, and supports those most in need. While commending the intention of the policy we highlighted:
- The impact and effectiveness of a hunger-focused, stigma and barrier free approach
- The importance of mixed models (not just breakfast clubs) for inclusivity, impact, and cost effectiveness
- The need to include secondary aged pupils in special schools within the Bill’s provision
- The crucial role of expert advice and support for schools to enable effective impact and innovation at scale
- The need to monitor and measure the policy’s effectiveness – so we know the money is well spent, the impact is maximised, and that the children who need it most get access to breakfast.
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