School breakfast clubs vital for parents but staff struggle with demand

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 07:32 · Archive

Almost half of parents say they would struggle to get to work on time without school breakfast clubs, but teachers report rising demand they cannot meet.

School breakfast clubs are a lifeline for working parents juggling morning routines. According to the Daily Express, almost half of the 2,000 parents of primary school children polled admitted they would struggle to get to work on time without them. A further 43% said the clubs' absence would add significant pressure to their mornings. Thirty-five per cent would need to reduce working hours or seek greater flexibility from employers if breakfast clubs were unavailable.

However, staff are struggling to keep pace. The Daily Express reports that 73% of 1,000 primary school teachers surveyed said demand for breakfast clubs had increased over the past five years, yet only one in five believed they could expand to meet it. Seventy-one per cent of teachers did not think enough children had access to breakfast clubs. Of teachers whose schools had won grants, 96% reported improved pupil concentration and 94% noted better punctuality. Eighty-three per cent observed positive impacts on children's friendships and socialising.

How it is being reported

• School breakfast clubs are a lifeline - but staff shortages threaten survivalPrimary school breakfast clubs are under threat despite soaring demand, with Kellogg's-commissioned research showing 73% of teachers report increased pressure over five yearsThe Mirror · 25 Oct, 08:00
• School breakfast clubs lifeline for parents but staff struggle with rising demandSchool breakfast clubs are an essential lifeline for working parents juggling morning routinesDaily Express · 25 Oct, 07:00

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