Government expands free school breakfast clubs
More than 1,000 extra schools will offer free breakfast clubs in the new school year, with about 1,400 more joining from September and total provision rising to over 2,700, the Department for Education said. Attendance could rise to more than 680,000 children, up from 300,000 today, after more than 10 million free breakfasts were served since the scheme began. Officials said families could save up to £450 and 95 hours of childcare a year. The government also announced new legal limits on branded uniform items, a consultation on early years funding, VAT cuts for family outings, and plans to expand Best Start hubs.
About 1,400 more schools will offer free breakfast clubs
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The free breakfast programme began last term and more than 10 million breakfasts were served. The Department for Education published proposals on early years funding and wants councils to pass more funding to nurseries and childminders.…
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