Marine Academy Primary was proud to welcome local MP Fred Thomas and Councillor Sally Cresswell to its Breakfast Bistro this term.

The school now provides free breakfast to all children and their families, thanks to the government’s Early Adopters Breakfast Clubs programme, helping to give the entire school community a nutritious and positive start to the day.

Mr Thomas and Cllr Cresswell spent time chatting with pupils, parents, and staff while enjoying a selection of healthy breakfast options. They praised the school for its welcoming atmosphere and its commitment to supporting families.

The Breakfast Bistro runs each morning from 8:15 am to 8:30 am in the Primary Hall, where families can enjoy breakfast together. From 8:30 am onwards, children continue their morning with the universal classroom-based breakfast offering. 

The initiative, part of a wider government commitment to roll out free breakfast clubs to all state-funded primary schools in England by summer 2025, is designed to help children overcome barriers to learning and ensure they are ready to succeed each day. Marine Academy Primary, which is part of the Ted Wragg Trust, sees this programme as an extension of its ongoing commitment to wellbeing, equity, and opportunity for all.

Fred Thomas MP for Plymouth Moor View said:

"It was a real pleasure to visit Marine Academy Primary and see first-hand how the Breakfast Club is bringing the community together. Ensuring children start their day with a healthy meal and a sense of belonging is vital. This programme is a fantastic initiative, and it's clear the school is embracing it with enthusiasm and care."

Georgina Reid, Headteacher at Marine Academy Primary, said:

"We were delighted to have MP Fred Thomas and Cllr Sally Cresswell join us for breakfast. Breakfast is about more than just food, it’s a moment of calm, connection, and care before the busy school day begins. Our Breakfast Bistro is already proving to be a joyful and important part of our daily routine."

Siobhan Meredith, Executive Director of Education at the Ted Wragg Trust said:

"It was wonderful to welcome Fred Thomas MP and Cllr Sally Cresswell to Marine Academy Primary and showcase the incredible impact of our new breakfast initiative. Their support highlights how vital partnerships are in creating inclusive, nurturing environments where every child starts the day with the fuel they need to thrive."