We are delighted to introduce our brand‑new Free Breakfast Club, funded by the Department for Education (DfE). This fantastic initiative allows us to offer children a healthy, positive start to their school day at no cost to families. We understand how busy mornings can be, and our aim is to provide a flexible, supportive service that benefits both pupils and parents.

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Flexible Options for Families

To support the differing needs of our families, we offer two options for before school care:

1. Free Breakfast Club (DfE‑Funded)

Our Free Breakfast Club opens 30 minutes before the start of the school day and provides every child with a nutritious breakfast in a calm, welcoming environment. This session is fully funded by the DfE, meaning there is no charge for school‑aged children.  Free Breakfast Club opens at 8.10am until 8.40am, in the school hall.

2. Busy Bees Early Drop‑Off 

For families needing childcare earlier in the morning, our Busy Bees before school provision runs prior to the Free Breakfast Club opening. This supervised session offers a smooth start to the day and supports parents who require a little extra flexibility.  Busy Bees opens at 7.45am, and the cost to use this provision is £2.50 per child per day. 

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Nursery Breakfast Club Fees

For our nursery-aged children, the Breakfast Club is available at a cost of £5 per child per session, from 7.45am. Nursery provision is not subsidised by the DfE-funded Free Breakfast Club, so this fee covers the full cost of supervision and includes a healthy breakfast. We ensure our youngest learners receive the same warm, nurturing start to their day as the rest of our pupils.

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What Children Can Expect

Our Breakfast Club offers a calm, friendly space where children can:

• Enjoy a nutritious breakfast
• Socialise with their friends
• Take part in gentle morning activities
• Begin the day feeling settled, supported, and ready to learn

All sessions are supervised by familiar school staff.

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How to Book

There is no requirement to book for Free Breakfast Club, just turn up!  Entry is via the Ash Grove gate and through the school office to the hall.

Busy Bees places need to be booked in advance by calling the school office on 01723 351767, or emailing admin@barrowcliff.n-yorks.sch.uk.