The 750 schools where free breakfast clubs will open next week
Concerns raised days out from free breakfast club launch at 750 schools
- 750 schools across England will launch free breakfast clubs next week as part of a pilot program running until July.
- The program aims to provide 30 minutes of morning childcare, saving parents up to £450 annually.
- While the initiative is welcomed, concerns remain about the sufficiency of government funding to cover the costs, with school leaders worried about potential budget shortfalls.
- The initial funding of £7 million was later increased to £30 million in the autumn budget, but questions persist about whether this will be enough for a national rollout.
- The government maintains that the funding is adequate, but teaching unions urge close monitoring of the program to address any logistical and funding challenges.
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