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Schools across England can apply for the National School Breakfast Programme (NSBP), offering a generous subsidy to help provide children with a healthy morning meal before the school day. According to the online expression of interest form, schools that meet eligibility criteria can sign up and start benefiting straight away.
Under the scheme, participating schools receive a 75 % subsidy for food and delivery costs, meaning that schools only need to cover 25 % of those expenses. The programme is targeted at schools in disadvantaged areas — specifically those where 40 % or more of pupils come from the most income-deprived communities (IDACI bands A-F).
The broader aim is to kickstart the day for pupils by removing barriers to a nutritious breakfast, improving readiness to learn, concentration and behaviour. Schools that join will not only get financial support but also access to an online ordering portal, delivery logistics and a network of peer schools sharing best practice.
Eligible institutions which are ready to expand or initiate breakfast provision are encouraged to complete the expression of interest form on the NSBP website promptly. With funding and support available until the end of the programme, now is a timely opportunity for schools to improve pupil wellbeing and engagement.
The support is currently available until the end of the 2025/26 academic year.
Please note before you apply:
Schools currently receiving support for their breakfast provision from Magic Breakfast, or Gregg's will not qualify for the National School Breakfast Programme.
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