Breakfast Club
Come and have a healthy start to your day!
We have exciting news!
We are excited to be part of the government’s breakfast club early adopter scheme, which is funding universal breakfast clubs in up to 750 primary schools. From summer term 2025, free breakfast clubs will be available in early adopter schools, as part of a test and learn phase, so that the government can plan for a full national roll-out of universal breakfast clubs in primary schools.
As part of the offer, Elfrida Primary School will offer 30 minutes only of childcare alongside a free breakfast. The club is open to all pupils from reception to Year 6. This will start at 8:30 am and will be able to be accessed via the Year 5/6 gate.
If you are thinking of sending your child, please complete our initial survey to support us in the essential feedback and also help us with how many children we expect to see at our provision. The survey can be found here:
Please be aware that the free element only starts from 8:30am and therefore we know that this is not always early enough for our families. Therefore, rest assured we will still have our much earlier breakfast and childcare provision that will start at either 7:30 am or 7:45 am. Booking to be found below.
How long will this last for?
The scheme will run from summer term 2025 until at least the end of Spring term 2026. The government is still making decisions about the timing of a full national rollout.
Why is the government doing this?
Breakfast clubs will ensure every child, no matter their circumstances, can achieve their full potential by providing a supportive start to the day. Breakfast clubs offer much more than just food; they can serve as a welcoming space for children, providing valuable opportunities for them to play, learn, and socialise at the beginning of the school day.
Will the new free breakfast clubs be in every primary school from summer term 2025?
No, only schools that have been selected to be part of the early adopter scheme will be funded by the Government from April. The government has announced its intention for every state-funded primary school to offer a free breakfast club and will announce further details on that at a later date.
Is the club free for my child to attend?
Yes – the club is free to attend for 30 mins from 8:30 am - 8:45 am, after this time the provision will be available within each classroom.
What can my child expect from the club?
Your child will be given breakfast and will be supervised whilst they eat during the breakfast club. There will be activities such as boardgames, outdoor play (weather permitted), arts and crafts etc.
What food will you serve to my child at the breakfast club?
Your child will be offered a nutritious breakfast during the breakfast club. This will include bagels, cereal, toast, yoghurt and fruit. All food offered will be compliant with School Food Standards.
My child has an allergy or dietary requirement, how will you ensure that this is accommodated?
The safety of food allergies, food intolerance or Coeliac Disease attending breakfast clubs is a priority. If your child has an allergy or dietary requirement, you must make us aware of this so it can be managed safely. We will provide parents and carers with the allergenic ingredients used in the foods available.
If your child/children have an individual healthcare plan, this should clearly define what constitutes an emergency and explain what to do, including ensuring that all relevant staff are aware of emergency symptoms and procedures
Please ensure the office are made aware of any changes in allergies this is essential for us to be able to keep the kitchen aware.
What time will the club start?
The free breakfast club will begin at 8:30 am.
What time will the club end?
The free breakfast club will end at 9:00, as the school day begins. Your child will be taken to their classroom from around 8:45 where the final 15 minutes will be within their classroom setting ready for the start of the school day.
What will happen to the longer breakfast club that I’m paying for now?
We are continuing to run our full morning breakfast club offer from 7:30 and 7:45 am. Parents can continue to use Tax-Free Childcare and Universal Credit to support the cost of attending the club.
Do I need to book a place for my child?
The club is open to all children from reception to year 6.
However, we do need prior notice of attendance in order to ensure the club can be run with the right number of staff, so parents/carers who wish to book a place for their child/children must – please use our survey for initial number feedback:
Did you know we provide breakfast and childcare from as early as 7:30 am?
At Elfrida Primary School, we offer a paid breakfast club provision from as early as 7:30 am for just £4.00 per day, or from 7:45 to 8:30 am for just £3.00 per day. We will provide breakfast and ensure that your child is looked after by some of our dedicated staff. They will have access to games, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities (weather permitting), as well as the opportunity to engage with their friends before the school day.
We are signed up to the Tax-Free Childcare vouchers!
Elfrida Primary School is signed up to the Tax-Free Childcare for working families (including self-employed workers). Apply here and we will be able to accept the 20% towards your Breakfast Club bill.
How to Book our Paid Breakfast Club Provision:
You can book our paid sessions by clicking the below Paid Breakfast Club Booking Form (including ad-hoc bookings).
Terms and Conditions of the Paid Breakfast Club:
Places need to be booked in advance as we need to ensure we have enough staff to guarantee the safety of all the children. We are unable to take children into our Paid Breakfast Club who have not been pre-registered.
You can book for as little as one day a week, or you can come every day. Once you have booked a place, this place must be paid for, whether your child attends or not, as once booked, this place is reserved and cannot be offered to another child.
Payment needs to be made in advance.
We look forward to welcoming you! 
The Breakfast Team
