Newcastle Teacher: 'My School Cannot Afford Free Breakfast Club'

Headteacher turns down government free breakfast club scheme over cost fears

Barbara Middleton, of Shiremoor Primary School in Newcastle, has declined Government breakfast club offer due to the 'financial and logistical' challenges.

Newcastle teacher: 'My school cannot afford free breakfast club'

Barbara Middleton says she cannot afford to staff the government's free breakfast clubs.

School Faces Funding Shortfall for Breakfast Program

Middleton Warns Free Breakfast Clubs Face Staffing Crisis [CITY, STATE] – Barbara Middleton, [Middleton’s official title], has raised concerns about the sustainability of the government’s free breakfast club initiative, citing a severe staffing affordability issue. Speaking at [Location of speech/interview], Middleton warned that without additional funding or alternative staffing solutions, the program’s reach and effectiveness are at risk. Mid…