Magic Breakfast
Magic Breakfast
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We’re pleased to let you know that starting from Monday 15th September, your child can enjoy a FREE, healthy breakfast at school every day. This is being provided by the Magic Breakfast charity.
A well-balanced breakfast can positively impact learning, well-being, concentration, friendships and much more. And with breakfast on offer each morning, you can be confident your child has access to the food they need to start their day fuelled and ready to learn.
Find out more below in our FAQs section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How is it free?
How is it free?
The breakfast items are provided to us by a charity called Magic Breakfast. They are a UK wide charity, providing breakfasts to hundreds of schools and thousands of children up and down the country. To find out more about Magic Breakfast, visit their website here.
What breakfast is on offer?
What breakfast is on offer?
On offer will be one of the following:
Toast
Bagels
Crumpets
*Please note that vegetable fat spread will be used on all items.
Are any alternatives available?
Are any alternatives available?
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer gluten free bread or any other alternatives at this time. We are limited to the items provided to us by the charity.
How does my child get the breakfast offer?
How does my child get the breakfast offer?
There is no requirement to register for this breakfast offer – all pupils are welcome to take part.
Pupils who wish to have breakfast can enter the school building from 8:30am.
Pupils who do not wish to have breakfast do not need to arrive at school at 8:30am, but will still need to be in school to start the day by 8:55am as usual.
Breakfast will be served in the classroom with their class teacher.
Breakfast will be available to collect until 8:50am. After this time, breakfast items will not be available but pupils will still be able to eat what they have already collected.
Does my child have to take part? Does my child now have to be in school at 8.30am?
Does my child have to take part? Does my child now have to be in school at 8.30am?
No, just arrive at your normal time. Pupils who do not wish to have breakfast do not need to arrive at school at 8:30am, but will still need to be in school to start the day by 8:55am as usual.
My child has an allergy or specific dietary requirement - can they get the breakfast offer?
My child has an allergy or specific dietary requirement - can they get the breakfast offer?
It depends what the allergy or requirement is. Unfortunately, Magic Breakfast cannot cater for specific dietary requirements or allergies but your child may be able to access what is on offer.
If you have informed us that your child has an allergy or other medical requirement, you will receive a separate email from us containing details and instructions of what to do next. Please look out for this email and respond as a matter of urgency.
If your child has any food allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements that school are currently unaware of, then please inform the School Office as soon as possible.
Can my child bring their own breakfast into school?
Can my child bring their own breakfast into school?
No. Please do not send in any alternative breakfast items in to school for your child.
Will my child choose their breakfast item?
Will my child choose their breakfast item?
No. There will only be one type of breakfast item available in each classroom. This will be either be a piece of toast, half a bagel or a crumpet. There is no choice available but we will rotate the breakfast options regularly.
What if my child is late, will they still be able to get breakfast?
What if my child is late, will they still be able to get breakfast?
No. Breakfast will be available to collect until 8:50am. After this time, breakfast items will not be available but pupils will still be able to eat what they have already collected.
My child attends FAYS before school club - will they still get breakfast there?
My child attends FAYS before school club - will they still get breakfast there?
Yes. If your child attends our before school club (FAYS), they will still receive breakfast their normal breakfast offer there. They can also access the Magic Breakfast offer if you wish them too!
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