Find out how others have improved the quality of the meals they serve, making them healthier, tastier and more desirable. Below you’ll find stories, videos ideas and example menus. Want to get going? Use the links on the right to get help from expert organisations.
Public Health England has supported the School Food Plan to develop the ‘What Works Well’ Recipe Hub. The Hub brings together over 100 recipes for pupils’ favourite meals and snacks...
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This guidance document illustrates how food which complies with 12 popular food assurance schemes meets specific criteria of the Plan for Public Procurement Balanced Scorecard...
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As part of the sugar reduction champion pilot programme, West Sussex County Council (WSCC) has worked with Chartwells to reduce total sugar on the menu by approximately 30% in 12 months.
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Park High School, Colne, Lancashire help encourage their students to eat a more varied diet and enjoy the social experience of dining with friends, with meal deals now offered during the lunchtime service.
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The School Food Plan identified three crucial elements in schools with great food cultures: they concentrate on the things children care about; a 'whole school approach to food'...
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Jeanette Orrey, Ex-school Cook and Food for Life Co-Founder, shares her top tips for preparing, cooking and serving healthy, nutritious school food which looks and tastes appealing.
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Menus from Jeanette Orrey's cooks network
www.healthedtrust.com/Find out more on the Food for Life Catering Mark
www.sacert.orgTried & tested recipes from Children's Food Trust
www.childrensfoodtrust.org.ukC4L and LACA resources to support healthy eating
www.tes.co.ukDeveloping flexible and compliant menu cycles
www.childrensfoodtrust.org.ukRecipes from caterer Harrisons
www.harrisoncatering.co.ukRecipes and menu plans for healthy school meals
www.catering4schools.comBeef and lamb recipes for school caterers
www.eblextrade.co.ukWhole grain recipes
wholegraingoodness.hgca.comPork recipes for school catering
porkforcaterers.bpex.org.ukVegetarian recipe ideas
www.childrensfoodtrust.org.ukGreat potato based recipes
www.lovepotatoes.co.uk
What Works Well: The School Food Plan
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