Our policy and public affairs team work in England and Scotland on policies designed to ensure no child or young person is too hungry to learn.
Our approach is grounded in evidence and shaped by the communities we work in, allowing us to craft policies that are focused on long term change.
Just 28p can provide a nutritious breakfast to a hungry child
Magic Breakfast offers over 300,000 breakfasts every day to children and young people in schools across England and Scotland.
Magic Breakfast research shows:
87%
of our partner schools believe Magic Breakfast has a positive impact on educational attainment
83%
of our Magic Breakfast partner schools agree that breakfast at school improves pupils’ mental wellbeing
300,000
Magic Breakfast offers over 300,000 breakfasts every day to children and young people in schools across England and Scotland
Of interest to policy makers…
News
Transforming mornings for SEND schoolchildren
14 February 2025
Campaigns
Why it is vital that the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools bill meets the needs of children and young people
5 February 2025
News
The Mirror: The quiet breakfast revolution that could soon transform the lives of millions of children around Britain
31 January 2025
News
Magic Breakfast’s Chief Executive joins the Evidence into Action podcast to talk about breakfast clubs
28 January 2025
Measuring and Monitoring survey 2024
4 November 2024
This survey sheds light on the impact of our breakfast… Read more
Rise and Shine: How breakfast impacts children and young people
19 December 2023
The importance of breakfast for health and educational outcomes in… Read more
The National School Breakfast Programme: Scale-up Evaluation Report
17 November 2023
Education Endowment Foundation and Magic Breakfast
17 November 2023
The Magic Breakfast project provided schools with food, support and… Read more
Breakfast Powers Opportunity
18 July 2024
This general election offers an opportunity for action.
3 June 2024
Breakfast Can’t Wait
7 December 2023
The Scottish Government knows breakfast is vital for children’s health… Read more
Take action: Spread the word
6 December 2023
Speak out against morning hunger. Does your network know that… Read more