Much of the money will keep existing schemes afloat rather than pay for new initiatives, analysts said ahead of Wednesday's budget. But near-term cash for breakfast clubs will be tripled by the chancellor Rachel Reeves, and a new pilot will encourage family members to care for children.
Rachel Reeves has promised £1.4bn to rebuild crumbling schools and triple funding for free breakfast clubs, as she gears up for her first budget. The chancellor said children 'should not suffer' due to the UK's depleted public purse, despite the Labour government needing to plug what it calls a £22bn 'black hole'.
' Read more:Analysis: Growing storm over rumoured budget tax risesAnalysis: Labour's muddle with messagingAre Starmer and Reeves on the same page with budget? New pilot seeks to support more 'stable and loving homes' Another £44m will help kinship and foster carers, including piloting a new kinship allowance to test whether it can increase the number of children taken in by family and friends.
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