Three New Free Breakfast Clubs in Stockport
More families and children in Stockport will soon benefit from free, daily breakfast clubs as the Labour government has confirmed the next 500 schools to offer the scheme from April, putting up to £450 a year back in local parents’ pockets.
Recently, I wrote to all eligible local schools to encourage them to apply to join the scheme. As a result, from April, 769 children in our constituency will be able to access a nutritious meal at the start of the day.
This next wave of the rollout of the Best Start free breakfast clubs scheme will include St Matthews Primary School, Whitehill Primary School and Westmorland Primary School.
Delivering on promises made to working parents in Labour’s manifesto, all primary-aged children attending these schools will be able to access a free breakfast and at least 30 minutes of free childcare, every day, helping to support parents getting into work.
Universal Best Start free breakfast clubs are central to Labour’s Plan for Change, breaking down barriers to opportunity by making sure every child starts the school day ready to learn – with research showing the clubs have a lasting impact on children’s behaviour, attendance and attainment.
These clubs come alongside a raft of measures driven forward by Labour to cut the cost of living for families in Stockport, including expanding free school meals, rolling out 30 hours of government-funded childcare, bringing down school uniform costs and securing the future of Best Start holiday clubs.
The scheme plays a role in Labour’s mission to tackle child poverty, with the government on track to secure the biggest reduction in child poverty within a single parliament. By targeting support, Labour’s clubs will reach half a million pupils in England’s most disadvantaged communities. This will provide an essential meal to ensure every child starts the day ready to learn.
I would like to thank all teachers, school support staff and parents across Stockport for all they do to support children.