Breakfast clubs
Breakfast clubs are a fun, affordable and safe way to start the day. They give
children the opportunity to socialise with friends, eat a healthy breakfast
and take part in informal learning activities. Research from pilot studies
show that breakfast clubs have positive effects on children who attend,
resulting in:
Learning Plus has submitted successful bids to the Big Lottery Fund and the
Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership, to fund breakfast club
places in Islington schools. When the third cohort of breakfast clubs opened
in September 2005, there were a total of 819 available breakfast club places
in 35 schools - over 60% of primary, secondary and special schools. Learning
Plus provide support and advice on all aspects of setting up and maintaining
breakfast clubs, including funding, running activities and food.