The free breakfast club (FBC) programme is a government-funded initiative to help schools with primary-aged pupils offer free breakfast before the school day starts.
The programme aims to:
Children attending a free breakfast club can receive a healthy breakfast, which may include cereal, toast and fruit.
Clubs run during the 30 minutes before the start of the school day.
Free breakfast clubs can:
The programme is being introduced across England in stages.
If your child's school does not currently offer a free breakfast club, it may become available between 2026 and 2028.
If you would like your child's school to take part, contact the school directly to express your interest.
Use our interactive map to find schools in Dorset that currently offer a free breakfast club.
Schools taking part in the programme will contact families directly with information about joining.
If you have questions about how a free breakfast club operates at your child's school, contact the school office.
For general enquires, email [email protected].
