Free Breakfast for Schools: Our National Campaign

 

No child should be too hungry to learn. That’s why we’ve launched Before the Bell, a social impact initiative providing free school breakfasts to pupils in some of the UK’s most disadvantaged communities.

 

We’re more than just a recruitment agency. We’re committed to transforming lives and shaping futures. By giving children the fuel they need to enjoy their school day and reach their full potential, we’re helping to build a brighter future, one breakfast at a time.

Why Affinity Workforce?

 

Every day, Affinity Workforce places thousands of supply teachers in schools across England, Scotland and Wales. Through our brands, Career Teachers, CER Education, Monarch Education and Sugarman Education, we see first-hand the challenges schools and pupils face.

 

That’s why we’re not waiting for someone else to act. We’re stepping up to support the communities where we work.

Tackling the Food Crisis in UK Schools

 

The Before the Bell campaign addresses a growing crisis affecting the very communities and schools our teaching staff support every day.

 

Key Facts:

1 in 10 UK households are experiencing food insecurity

Families with children are twice as likely to rely on food banks

Despite availability, 90% of households with very low food security did not use a food bank in the past month — highlighting a significant unmet need

*Source: Family Resources Survey 2023–2024

 

These statistics represent real children in the schools where Affinity’s teaching staff work every day. Before the Bell is our response to this crisis.

Nominate a School for Free Breakfasts

 

As part of our campaign, we’re offering four primary schools the chance to receive a week of free breakfasts for all pupils.

 

Who Can Nominate?

We welcome nominations from schools, teachers who work in schools, parents and community members who want to support a school in their area.

 

How to Nominate:

Click the link below to nominate a school, it only takes a few minutes.

 

Deadline: 5pm on Monday 10th November

Nominate a School

Help Us Understand the Scale of the Problem

 

We’re also conducting research into breakfast provision and food insecurity in UK schools. If you’re a teacher or work in education, please take 5-7 minutes to complete our Affinity Insights Survey. Your responses will help us advocate for policy change and expand this programme.

 

All responses are confidential. As a thank you, everyone who completes the survey and submits their contact details will be entered into a prize draw to win a hamper.

Complete the Survey

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