Breakfast Club

Breakfast club is an essential part of our school, offering nutritional, educational, social, and emotional benefits. It  not only help children start the day positively but also contribute to their long-term well-being and academic success

We believe there are many benefits:

 Nutritional Benefits

• Provides a Healthy Start: Ensures children get a balanced breakfast, improving their energy levels.

• Encourages Healthy Eating Habits: Promotes nutritious food choices such as whole grains, fruits, and dairy.

• Prevents Hunger: Reduces the risk of children starting the school day on an empty stomach, which can affect mood and concentration.

Supports Learning & Concentration

• Boosts Cognitive Function: A well-fed brain enhances memory, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

• Improves Attention Span: Children are more focused in class and less likely to be distracted.

• Reduces Classroom Disruptions: Prevents hunger-related irritability, leading to a calmer learning environment.

 Social & Emotional Benefits

• Promotes Social Interaction: Encourages children to develop friendships in a relaxed setting.

• Supports Emotional Well-being: A welcoming environment can reduce stress and anxiety before lessons begin.

• Encourages Independence: Allows children to develop responsibility through self-serving food and tidying up.

 Attendance & Punctuality

• Encourages Regular Attendance: Children are more likely to arrive on time and be ready for the school day.

• Supports Working Parents: Provides a safe and structured space before school hours.

Physical Development

• Encourages Active Play: Some breakfast clubs include light physical activities, promoting exercise and motor skill development.

Overall, breakfast clubs provide a vital foundation for children's health, education, and social development, making them an essential part of our schools

What Students Say…

We recently conducted a survey for pupils and teachers which resulted in some fantastic comments including:

“It gives me energy to help me through the school day.”

 

“Good because I can talk to my friends at the same time.”

 

“Happy because you get free breakfast.”

What Teachers Say…

Teachers strongly agree that our breakfast provision leads to an improvement in punctuality, concentration, readiness to learn and attendance, with fewer disruptions and better morning energy levels.

“Children with social issues who attend every morning are showing improvements in friendship issues and social behaviour. Older students using the provision at the beginning of the day appear happy and in a good train of mind to start the day.” Welfare Lead

“Some of our students do not have breakfast at home therefore breakfast at school is essential. The food supplied is great quality and the students love it.” HLTA