The ‘Lost Education’ report, commissioned by Kellogg’s, and based on a poll of 762 teachers, reveals that more than a quarter of respondents have seen an increase in the last two years in the number of children being sent to school without breakfast.
More than 25 per cent of those surveyed said they have seen children fall asleep in the classroom through a lack of food or drink.
Teachers reported that 2.4 pupils in each class are turning up for school at least once a week without having had any breakfast, resulting in an inability to concentrate and an increased demand on the time of staff.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here
