Free breakfast clubs guidance
Change on 15 September 2026
- Updated on GOV.UK
- Summary added
In short
The guidance has been updated for the 2026 to 2027 academic year, removing the specific early adopter programme section and updating the title from 'phase 1 of the national rollout from April 2026' to 'Free breakfast clubs: guidance for schools and trusts'.
Who this affects: Schools and trusts in England delivering or preparing to deliver free breakfast clubs; local authorities; PVI childcare providers.
Our guide: Free breakfast clubs
GOV.UK’s full note
Updated 'Free breakfast clubs: guidance for schools and trusts' for the 2026 to 2027 academic year, including links to current guidance and information on partnerships, offers and school food standards. The guidance was previously titled 'Free breakfast clubs: guidance for schools and trusts for phase 1 of the national rollout from April 2026'. Removed 'Free breakfast clubs: guidance for schools on the early adopter programme, April 2025 to March 2026'.
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