Eleven schools in Kent are to become early adopters of the government's free school breakfast clubs from April. Schools in Ashford, Margate and Sevenoaks are among those chosen to pilot the new scheme,

Schools in Seaford, Eastbourne and East Grinstead are among those chosen to pilot the new scheme, which is expected to run from April until June before being expanded. The schools chosen for the trial are expected to offer a free breakfast to all pupils and at least 30 minutes of childcare before school.

Schools across north and west Cumbria are among the first to hold free breakfast clubs as part of a national rollout.