The government has pledged to provide free breakfast clubs in every primary school in England and the scheme will start to roll out from April 2025.
However, early years sector organisations have warned the Government that they must ensure that they do not duplicate services, which are already run by private and voluntary provider nurseries, many of which already offer breakfast and after-school childcare based in schools.
The National Day Nurseries Association said that public money should not be used in a way that could damage existing childcare provision.
Purnima Tanuku, chief executive of the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) said, ‘The ongoing investment in wraparound care will be welcome for parents and we know breakfast clubs can have a positive impact on children’s learning and development.
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