Our policy and public affairs team work in England and Scotland on policies designed to ensure no child or young person is too hungry to learn.
Our approach is grounded in evidence and shaped by the communities we work in, allowing us to craft policies that are focused on long term change.
Just 34p can provide a nutritious breakfast to a hungry child
Magic Breakfast offers over 350,000 breakfasts every day to children and young people in schools across England and Scotland.
Magic Breakfast research shows:
Of interest to policy makers…
News
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NewsFuel their learning, their exam success, and their future potential
How a nutritious breakfast supports learning Thousands of students up… Read more
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NewsThe impact of breakfast on children’s mental health
It’s Children’s Mental Health Week, and 84% of our partner schools report… Read more
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NewsWe now make a difference to over 350,000 children and young people every day!
Every morning, something special happens in over 1,000 schools across… Read more
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NewsA budget for breakfasts
Last week Magic Breakfast called on the Scottish Government to ‘set… Read more
Research
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Adolescents and breakfast
Adolescence is a critical stage for development. Yet secondary school-aged… Read more
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Root causes of child morning hunger
Child morning hunger doesn’t happen by accident. It is shaped by the… Read more
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Spotlight: Breakfast and SEND/ASN
With over 20 years of experience, we’ve seen that breakfast… Read more
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Annual Breakfast Survey 2025
Each year, we ask our partner schools about the biggest… Read more
Campaigns
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Giving teenagers the best possible start
It’s not just about the food.” – Young person, age… Read more
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Breakfast Powers Opportunity
Our campaign in England calling for the Government’s rollout of… Read more
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This general election offers an opportunity for action.
We believe that every child deserves access to a healthy, filling breakfast,… Read more
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Breakfast Can’t Wait
Our campaign in Scotland calling for free school breakfast provision… Read more