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It is hoped this will help parents get into work.<\/p>\n<p>Schools are encouraged to provide healthy and varied breakfasts meals, ranging from \u201cwheat bisks and porridge to fresh fruit and yoghurt\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Labour has pledged to provide breakfast clubs in every primary school.<\/p>\n<p>The Institute for Fiscal Studies reported last year that existing breakfast clubs in England have been \u201cshown to raise attainment at age seven\u201d. It said \u201ceven pupils who did not attend the clubs benefited from a better, calmer classroom environment\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>However, it reported clubs led a reduction in absences of only \u201caround half a day\u201d per pupil.<\/p>\n<p>The roll-out of the clubs is intended to help \u201cremove the stain of child poverty\u201d .<\/p>\n<p>Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said the clubs are designed to break the \u201clink between background and success for families all over the country\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>She said: \u201cBreakfast clubs can have a transformative impact on the lives of children, feeding hungry tummies and fuelling hungry minds, so every child begins the day ready to learn. Alongside our plans to roll-out school-based nurseries and get thousands more children school-ready, this Government is delivering the reforms needed to give every child, wherever they grow up, the best start in life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>All schools will receive funding to cover food and staffing costs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lazy-function=\"toparticles\">\n<header>\n<h3>Trending<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>  <span><\/span> <span>Invalid email<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you&#8217;ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/privacy-notice\">Privacy Policy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The department says breakfast clubs have been shown to \u201cboost children\u2019s reading, writing, and maths by an average of two months\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Jackie Fitton, a headteacher at Kearsley West Primary School in Bolton, said: \u201cFor our school, the funding provided will be a real-life saver, ensuring we can provide a healthy breakfast and supportive start to the day for our pupils. Breakfast clubs have already made a massive difference to pupils\u2019 wellbeing, providing them with time to settle in, socialise with friends and get ready to learn.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The full list of the 750 participating schools will be announced on Monday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n<nav> <\/nav>\n<div>\n<p><span>IPSO Regulated<\/span> Copyright \u00a92025 Express Newspapers. &#8220;Daily Express&#8221; is a registered trademark. 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