Since Summer 2019, children have had the opportunity to attend a daily FREE breakfast club from 8am, which many families have taken advantage of. The club runs until school starts at 8.40am. Children then get the opportunity to take part in an exciting range of activities with their friends including arts and craft and games such as hula hooping, dancing, board games and Lego.
Mrs Thornton (Headteacher), staff and Governor volunteers provides a warm welcome for children at breakfast club.
🌅 Why breakfast club can be a game‑changer for a primary‑age child
1. A calmer, more settled start to the day
Mornings at home can be chaotic — rushing, reminders, last‑minute shoe hunts. Breakfast club gives children a predictable, gentle routine. They arrive at school already fed, settled, and in “school mode,” which often means they start lessons more focused and less stressed.
2. A proper breakfast (without the morning battle)
Even the most well‑intentioned mornings can end with a child nibbling half a piece of toast in the car. At breakfast club, they get:
- Time to actually eat
- Balanced options
- A positive atmosphere around food
Children who eat breakfast tend to have better concentration and energy levels through the morning.
3. Social time that builds confidence
Breakfast club is usually more relaxed than the classroom. The children mix with different year groups, chat, play simple games, and ease into the day.
For shy children, it can be a low‑pressure way to build friendships. For confident ones, it’s a chance to shine socially.
4. It supports independence
They learn small but important skills:
- Serving themselves
- Clearing up
- Managing their belongings
- Following routines without constant adult prompting
These little moments add up to a big boost in confidence.
5. It removes the “morning rush” stress from parents
Let’s be honest — breakfast club isn’t just for the child. It can transform the whole household:
- No frantic breakfast prep
- No sprinting to the school gates
- More predictable mornings
- A smoother start for working parents
A calmer parent often means a calmer child.
6. They’re already on site and ready
No risk of being late, no last‑minute dashes, no missed phonics sessions. They’re in the building, settled, and ready to learn.
7. It can become something they genuinely enjoy
Many children see breakfast club as a treat — time with friends, fun activities, and a sense of belonging. Some even ask to go more often once they’ve tried it.
There is no need to book – just come along and join in the fun! Breakfast club is open to ALL children in Nursery-Y6.
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Every child has the right to the best possible health. Governments must provide good quality healthcare, clean water, nutritious food and a clean environment so that children can stay healthy. Richer countries must help poorer countries to achieve this.
