The UK government has announced a new policy offering free breakfast to every child in state-run primary schools across England. This move is part of the broader strategy to combat child hunger and improve concentration in early learners.
Under the plan, schools will serve healthy meals such as porridge, fruit, toast, and milk, funded by a £1.5 billion education welfare package. The initiative comes after studies showed that nearly 1 in 4 children in low-income households often arrive at school hungry.
South Asian educators and nutrition advocates could explore similar school meal expansions. In places like rural Bangladesh or Indian hill districts, early meal programs can yield both educational and health gains.