Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 120552

Children: Food Poverty

Tabled: 12 March 2026

Answered: 23 March 2026

Question

Matt Bishop

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of (a) trends in the level of child morning hunger across early years, primary and secondary school settings and (b) the potential impact of child morning hunger on school readiness

Answer

Olivia Bailey

The government is committed to tackling child poverty and delivering meaningful action to support children and families. We recognise the importance of a healthy breakfast at the start of the day for pupils and the impact this can have on attendance and r...

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