The first schools in England which will trial free breakfast clubs have been named.
From April, 750 primaries will become what’s described as ‘early adopters’ of the seven-million pound programme, before a national rollout.
In Gloucestershire, the following schools will trial the clubs:
– The Rosary Catholic Primary School
– Kemble Primary School
– Grange Primary Academy
– Bream Church of England Primary School
– St Catharine’s Catholic Primary School
– Calton Primary School
– Kingswood Primary School
– Stonehouse Park Infant School
– Down Ampney Church of England Primary School
– Huntley Church of England Primary School
– Paternoster School
– Battledown Centre for Children and Families
– Belmont School
– Sladewood Academy
– The Shrubberies School
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson insists the clubs will help to break the link ‘between background and success’ – though some unions warn funding may fall short.