FAMILIES across Barnsley will see the cost of going to school slashed from September - after Labour confirmed more free breakfast clubs are on their way.

Parents will save up to £450 through free breakfast clubs from the start of the school year, when dozens will be up and running, according to Barnsley South MP Stephanie Peacock.

In her constituency, Carrfield Primary Academy, Kings Oak Primary, Goldthorpe Primary Academy and Joseph Lock Primary School will open their free breakfast clubs, joining Shawlands Primary School who were early adopters.

For a family using their club every day that’s worth up to £450 and 95 hours a year, or nearly two working weeks back on the morning juggle.

Children arrive more settled, fed and ready to learn from the moment the school day begins, according to leaders.

Stephanie said: “I’ve been working hard with the Labour government to get free breakfast clubs into Barnsley South’s schools and I’m really pleased to be delivering.

“This expansion secures savings for local families when they need it most and will mean every child, no matter their background, can feel the benefits of a nutritious breakfast before school.

“Labour is cutting the cost of getting children into school so they can get the brilliant education they deserve.”

All schools new to the programme will receive a £1,000 start-up grant to purchase the equipment and materials they need to run their club.

Each mainstream school will then receive £25 a day to cover fixed costs like staffing, along with £1 per pupil per day that attends the free breakfast club.

An average-sized mainstream school with 50 per cent take-up is expected to receive a total of £29,500 annually.

Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, added: “From September, families will feel the difference at the school gates: free breakfast clubs at 1,400 more schools, an end to expensive lists of branded uniform, and more free lunches for those who need them.

“That’s the British childhood this government believes in and it’s why we’ll always fight to give every child the very best start in life.

“Free breakfast clubs give schools more opportunities to enhance the school day and help children learn.

“This improves behaviour, attendance and attainment, and enhances school readiness at the start of the day.

“They also provide a seamless transition into the school day.

“All children can benefit from regularly attending free breakfast clubs, but there are some pupils who may particularly benefit from attending.”