Families and children in Scunthorpe and Winterton will soon benefit from free, daily breakfast clubs as the Labour government confirms the first 750 schools to offer the scheme, including Oasis Academy and Winterton Church of England Infants’ School, putting up to £450 a year back in local parents’ pockets.

From as soon as April, the school will kick-off the historic programme, with an early adopter phase set to inform Labour’s landmark national roll out which will give all parents access to the scheme.

The clubs come alongside a raft of measures designed to cut the cost of living for families, including the commitment to significantly cut uniform costs through a cap on branded items and complement the government-funded childcare.

Delivering on promises made to working parents in Labour’s manifesto, all primary aged children attending Oasis Academy and Winterton Church of England Infants’ School will be able to access a free breakfast and at least 30 minutes of free childcare, every day, helping to support parents getting into work.

Universal free breakfast clubs are central to Labour’s Plan for Change, removing barriers to opportunity by making sure every child starts the school day ready to learn – with research showing the clubs have a lasting impact on children’s behaviour, attendance and attainment.

The scheme also has an important role to play in Labour’s commitment remove the stain of child poverty. Out of the 180,000 children who will benefit from the early adopter schools nationwide, around 67,000 attend schools in deprived areas. This will provide essential meal to ensure every child starts the day ready to learn.