This guidance from the Department for Education explains the role of schools and trusts in setting up and running free breakfast clubs, including specific guidance for schools joining phase 1 of the national rollout from April 2026. The guidance sets out the requirements and expectations of schools, and outlines what they need to consider when setting up or expanding existing provision.
- The first guidance document titled ‘Free breakfast clubs: guidance for schools and trusts for phase 1 of the national rollout from April 2026’ is for schools who are joining the national rollout from April 2026.
- The second guidance document ‘Free breakfast clubs: guidance for schools on the early adopter programme, April 2025 to March 2026’ is for early adopter schools already on the programme.
This resource was first published in December 2025.