A CHESTER primary school has been crowned the best breakfast club in the North West.

Chester Blue Coat CE Primary School on Walpole Street was voted by a panel of judges for the honour at the annual Kellogg’s breakfast club awards.

The school has received a cash prize of £1,000 to spend on improving its breakfast club.

Pupils and breakfast club leaders will attend a ceremony at the Houses of Parliament in March to collect their award alongside MPs.

Kellogg’s panel of judges selected winners based on the people and activities that transform the mornings of children across the UK. From inspirational volunteers to unique educational sessions, the competition was tough.

With over 30 languages spoken at Chester Blue Coat CE Primary School and cultures from all over the world, the free club gives children a healthy daily routine. The club is described as a friendly and social where children can chat play and talk about any worries.

Headteacher Vince O’Brien said: “We are delighted and incredibly proud to have won the Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Awards.

“The children benefit from improved overall attendance and punctuality. We treat the children with the care and commitment they deserve.

"Breakfast Club has impacted on their health, wellbeing and focus at school, so parents are extremely positive.”

All the children contribute in the breakfast preparation, laying tables and washing up afterwards as well as playing games, singing songs and doing activities to create a positive atmosphere.

Chester Blue Coat CE Primary School will spend its winnings on resources to start a cookery club.

Chris Silcock, VP and chief of Kellogg’s UK & Ireland, said: “I have had the opportunity to see the amazing work breakfast clubs do first hand.

"Now, more than ever, breakfast clubs offer a lifeline for so many families. They support working parents, feed hungry children and offer informal social and academic learning opportunities.

"The breakfast club awards is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the incredible and vital these clubs make across the UK.”

In 2019, Kellogg’s donated £650,000 to breakfast clubs. It is celebrating 21 years of supporting breakfast clubs – offering funding, food and training to 3,000 clubs across the UK.