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Research & innovation

At Magic Breakfast we have developed a strong base of evidence, gathered over the last decade, which outlines both the key issues and the solutions to child morning hunger.

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Research unlocks innovation…

We find opportunities to test what works in schools and communities to improve children’s wellbeing and development. Based on the findings, we design and run innovation trials with children and young people, so their voices shape new ideas.

…and powers policy & advocacy

We uncover the root causes of child morning hunger and show why they matter for children. We use evidence and children’s voices to develop solutions and influence decision makers to support nourishing school breakfasts.

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Key research

Our research spans different areas. From how school breakfast impacts educational attainment and attendance, to how to improve school breakfast delivery so it reaches all children at risk of hunger.

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    Breakfast, belonging, and wellbeing in secondary schools: what schools and young people say

    “We wish more people understood that the need for free breakfast provision in secondary schools is significant and growing […]… Read more

  • Annual Breakfast Survey
    Annual Breakfast Survey 2026

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  • A secondary school student butters their toast in the school hub
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    How breakfast improves belonging and wellbeing in secondary schools 
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    A healthy breakfast, and a place to belong: supporting children’s mental health in schools
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    More than a meal. How school breakfast builds belonging.
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    What the latest poverty statistics mean for children, and for Magic Breakfast 

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