Breakfast Bistro
Every Child Deserves the Best Start to the Day
At Carr Mill Primary School, we know that a positive start to the morning can make a huge difference to a child's day.
Our Breakfast Bistro is much more than somewhere to eat breakfast. It is a welcoming space where children arrive with a smile, spend time with friends, enjoy a healthy meal and begin the school day feeling calm, confident and ready to learn.
We are incredibly proud that our Breakfast Bistro has grown into a nationally recognised provision and, as one of the Government's selected Best Start Breakfast Clubs, we are now able to provide a free breakfast for every child from Reception to Year 6 each morning.
Whether families need wraparound childcare, children enjoy arriving early to socialise with friends, or simply want a healthy breakfast before lessons begin, there is something for everyone.
Why Breakfast Matters
At Carr Mill, we understand that breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day.
Research shows that children who eat a healthy breakfast are more likely to concentrate in lessons, regulate their emotions, build positive friendships and achieve better learning outcomes.
Our Breakfast Bistro forms an important part of our commitment to children's wellbeing, attendance and inclusion. By ensuring children begin the day with full stomachs and smiling faces, we help remove barriers to learning and give every child the very best chance to succeed.
Our Breakfast Offer
We know that every family has different needs, which is why we now offer three different ways for children to enjoy breakfast before school.
More Than Just Breakfast
Breakfast Bistro has become one of the happiest parts of our school day.
Each morning children can enjoy:
🍎 A healthy breakfast
😊 Time with friends
🎲 Games and activities
📚 Reading
🎨 Creative activities
⚽ Outdoor play
❤️ A calm, positive start before lessons begin
Many children tell us Breakfast Bistro is their favourite part of the morning because it gives them time to chat, laugh and settle before learning begins.
Developing Leadership
One of the things that makes Breakfast Bistro so special is our fantastic team of Year 5 and Year 6 Bistro Leaders.
These pupils volunteer to help each morning and play an important role in making Breakfast Bistro such a welcoming place.
Our Bistro Leaders:
Welcome younger children.
Help prepare and serve breakfast.
Support children who may need a little extra help.
Model kindness and responsibility.
Develop confidence, teamwork and leadership skills.
They are wonderful ambassadors for #teamcarrmill and take enormous pride in helping our school community.
Nationally Recognised....
We are incredibly proud that Breakfast Bistro has attracted attention well beyond Carr Mill Primary School.
Our commitment to ensuring every child starts the day with a nutritious breakfast has been recognised nationally and celebrated as an example of best practice.
Our provision has been featured on ITV Granada Reports and was praised by the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson MP, during a speech in the Houses of Parliament. These recognitions reflect the positive difference Breakfast Bistro makes to our children, families and wider school community every day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book?
Our FREE Breakfast Bistro - from 8:20am - is open to all children from Reception to Year 6 and does not require booking.
Only Early Birds and Nursery Breakfast places need to be booked through School Money.
What time should my child arrive?
Early Birds: From 8:00am
Breakfast Bistro: Between 8:20am and 8:50am
Grab & Go: Available from 8:40am
What if my child has allergies or dietary requirements?
We work carefully to provide suitable options for children with allergies and dietary requirements.
Please speak to the school office if you would like to discuss your child's individual needs.
Can my child attend every day?
Absolutely! Whether your child joins us every morning or just occasionally, they'll always receive a warm welcome.