The Free Breakfast in Primary Schools Scheme

Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Education – in the Senedd at 2:14 pm on 9 January 2019.

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Photo of Kirsty Williams Kirsty Williams Liberal Democrat 2:14, 9 January 2019

I am aware that some local authorities have made different decisions about how they organise breakfast clubs. You will be aware that, in 2013-14, that financial year, the funding mechanism for free breakfasts in primary schools changed from a direct grant, and now that money is made available via the revenue support grant. Breakfasts are free, but individual local authorities and schools are able to make a small charge if, for instance, that club is being used for a longer period of time, essentially for childcare and wraparound care, which some parents do need and do utilise. But the 30-minute slot for free breakfast should not be charged for.