A Northumbria University study, supported by cereal company Kellogg's, found that children who attended breakfast clubs saw teachers as becoming slightly more approachable over time, while those who did not attend thought that teachers had become less approachable.
The research, which studied 112 children across seven schools in the North-east, also found that breakfast club attendees had more friends than those who did not attend.
Dr Greta Defeyter, who researched the report, said: "This study shows that breakfast, rightly acknowledged as vital to health, offers enhanced benefits when served in a communal setting."
The study also confirmed that children attending breakfast clubs showed improved memory and attention spans, something previous research has indicated.
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