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Free Breakfast Club Boosts Attendance at Telford School

4/13/2026

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The free breakfast club at Lawley Primary School in Telford has improved attendance and behavior since it began.
The program serves about 120 children daily.
Carol McQuiggan, the head teacher at Lawley Primary School in Telford, said the club has improved readiness to learn.
Councillor Shirley Reynolds emphasised the importance of this support for families amid rising living costs.
Following its success, the program will expand to five additional primary schools.

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The free breakfast club at Lawley Primary School in Telford has improved attendance and behavior since it began.
The program serves about 120 children daily.
Carol McQuiggan, the head teacher at Lawley Primary School in Telford, said the club has improved readiness to learn.
Councillor Shirley Reynolds emphasised the importance of this support for families amid rising living costs.
Following its success, the program will expand to five additional primary schools.