PUPILS at a primary school in Saltcoats are celebrating after their school won the title of the 'best breakfast club in Scotland'.

Mayfield Primary School scooped the accolade as part of Kellogg's annual awards.

Judges based the selection on factors such as inspiring individuals and activities that transform the mornings of pupils while acknowledging the way each winner would utilise their new funds.

To celebrate their achievement, Mayfield's pupils and staff have been invited to an awards ceremony at the Houses of Parliament on November 19, when they'll receive a £1,000 cash prize, the chance to meet MPs, mingle with other award-winning schools, and enjoy a trip on the London eye.

David Faulds from Mayfield Primary said: "We are delighted to be awarded the best breakfast club in Scotland.

"Our club has a hugely positive impact on both pupils and parents alike, by providing the children with a safe start to the day.

"Breakfast clubs help mitigate issues like hunger and absenteeism.

"With the extra funding we really feel that we can continue to make a huge difference.”

Kellogg's will also be celebrating the best Breakfast Clubs in each region in 2024 and for the first time, will award schools an Attendance Excellence Award which recognises a school that has worked hard to tackle absenteeism, as well as a Parental Engagement award which celebrates a school’s ability to involve parents in the running of their club.

Chris Silcock, managing director of Kellogg's UK & Ireland, said: "Thousands of Breakfast Clubs across the UK deserve recognition and we are delighted to be able to celebrate all the hard work and dedication teachers and volunteers put into their club each and every day.

“After receiving nearly 700 applications, it’s been tough to pick our finalists from so many inspiring stories.

"It has been incredible to hear the innovation, entrepreneurship and care that goes into every breakfast club that has entered this year.”