• a healthy nutritious meal
• children are alert and ready to learn in class
• learners start the day with their friends
• improved attendance and performance throughout the day
• reassured parents that their child is safe when dropped off in the morning

All primary schools in North Lanarkshire operate a breakfast club.

The breakfast consists of cereal, milk and toast. This is free to pupils who are in Primary 1 to 4 and for pupils in Primary 5 to 7 who receive free school meals. For all other pupils the cost is £1 per day with a sliding scale for families of two at £1.50 per day and families of three at £1.80 per day.