Cumberland Council has awarded over 70 schools a total of £22k in one-off grants to provide breakfast clubs, helping to support the wellbeing and academic success of students across Cumberland.
Recognising the critical role that nutrition plays in children’s ability to succeed at school and also the importance of providing support for families, the grants may also be used to support other schemes designed to tackle hunger or poverty.
The grants have been funded from the Household Support Fund and allows schools to provide the 25% funding to access the remainder of the funding from the DfE School Breakfast Scheme. Each eligible primary school has received £250 and eligible secondary, special schools and Pupil Referral Units have received £500.
Deputy Leader (Non-Statutory) of Cumberland Council and Executive Member for Children, Family Wellbeing and Housing, Cllr Emma Williamson, said:
"Ensuring that our children have access to a healthy and filling breakfast is fundamental to their overall health and academic success. By supporting local schools to expand access to breakfast clubs, Cumberland Council is demonstrating its commitment to supporting the wellbeing of our young people.
“Breakfast clubs offer students a healthy start to their day and can have a positive impact on a child’s achievement. I am sure these grants will help support young people to be the best they can be.”