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MP votes for ‘Free Breakfasts’
NORTH SHEFFIELD SCHOOL AMONG FIRST IN UK MP Marie Tidball, has voted for the Children and Wellbeing Bill to become law at the final stage, to save parents £500 per year per child during the cost of living crisis. The new law will establish free breakfast clubs, introduce a cap on the number of branded school uniform items allowed, and introduce more qualified teachers in classrooms to break down barriers to opportunities.
The ‘greatest’ child protection reforms in a generation are also made by the Children and Wellbeing Bill, by introducing a greater role for schools in identifying and supporting at-risk children to keep children safe. The Bill also takes steps to overhaul the children’s social care system, starting with giving the government the power to cap the profit private providers can make.
“As a mum, I know the difference free breakfast clubs will make to people, ensuring every child starts the day with a nutritious meal so they can focus and learn properly. Together with more qualified and expert teachers in classrooms, the reforms in this landmark law will drive higher standards in our local schools and protect our most vulnerable children from falling through the cracks.
Pupils and parents in North Sheffield will be among the first to benefit from the new policies, as High Green Primary School has been selected as one of the first schools across the country to pilot the free breakfast clubs from April this year.
Marie Tidball, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge said:
“I missed three years of school because of the surgeries I needed as a child, and it was my amazing teachers and local state education that allowed me to catch up and reach my potential. Where you grow up should never determine where you end up in life, and I will continue working hard so children from Penistone and Stocksbridge get the very best start they deserve.”
The final vote took place on Monday 17th March, meaning the new law will be fully in force by the end of 2025.
“When knocking on doors across our communities, I’ve listened to parents tell me time and time again how the cost-of-living crisis is impacting their families, particularly with the growing list of expensive school uniform requirements.
Celebrities urge govt to rethink devastating cuts to disabled social security High-profile celebrities including Sir Stephen Fry, Stanley Tucci, Aisling Bea, Levi Roots, Guy Garvey, Dame Arlene Phillips, Charlotte Ritchie, and Jed Mercurio are publicly opposing UK government plans to cut financial support for disabled people.
Comedian Rosie Jones: “Disabled people are scared of what the future holds”.
Comedian Rosie Jones expressed the fears of many disabled people, stating, “Disabled people are scared of what the future holds”. Actor Brian Cox added his voice to the criticism, saying, “So many people having to turn to food banks is a stain on this country”.
Actor Brian Cox: “So many people having to turn to food banks is a stain on this country”.
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The comments come as new polling by Trussell reveals that 7 in 10 people think social security should at least pay for disabled people’s essential living costs. The anti-poverty charity has branded the cuts as ‘cruel, irresponsible and out of touch’ with what the public want
Their comments coincide with a new Trussell Trust poll revealing that 70% of people believe social security should cover the essential living costs of disabled people. The antipoverty charity has condemned the proposed cuts as ‘cruel, irresponsible and out of touch’ with public opinion.