Responsible sourcing

Great examples from other schools of how they’ve improved the sourcing of their food to be more sustainable, local and seasonable. Want to get going? Use the links on the right to get help from expert organisations.

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Assurance schemes to improve food procurement

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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Lancashire County Council take ownership of the School Food Plan

Lancashire County Council have taken ownership of the School Food Plan to support their schools increase the take up of school meals and.....

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Meat Free Monday is food for thought

Food For Thought previously promoted the daily vegetarian option as the most sustainable, but felt Meat Free Monday offered a better way for children to understand the importance of...

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Meat Free Monday engrained in school culture

Preston Manor focused on a non-judgmental environmental approach when introducing MFM. Due to a very enthusiastic catering team, good sales pitch, strong student voice and a professional...

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Top tips to help caterers buy healthier food and ingredients

Schools & caterers are encouraged to use the Government Buying Standards for Food & Catering Services Nutrition Criteria (GBSF) alongside the School Food Standards to help reduce salt, saturated fat and sugar in children's diets.

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The School Food Standards - Practical Guidance

A practical guide for schools, their cooks and caterers, including advice on implementing the standards; portion sizes & food groups; top tips; standards for school food other than lunch...