Encouraging children to try new foods

This inspiring account of a deputy head teacher who had the patience and creativity to encourage a fussy eater to try new foods is a great example of best practice.

Great Missenden Church of England Combined School started MFM in order to teach children that cutting down on meat helps the environment and that meat is not an essential part of...

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...

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...

The Head Teacher at Colville Primary strived to make meals more relaxed, increase uptake and make sure all children receive healthy, great tasting meals...

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...

Highlights of the Health for Life primary schools programme which supports schools to develop healthy active lifestyles in a sustainable way with inter-related strands of healthy eating, cooking; gardening...

Ecole de Port Lesney is a school that understands the power of connecting with children through their taste buds. A hands on workshop lead by professional taster...

Foodeeze is an educational card game for Key Stage 1 delivering the knowledge children need to make healthier decisions about the food they eat...

Every pupil from Balksbury Junior School has taken part in a Farm to Fork Trail as part of the Tesco Eat Happy Project. In this case study the Deputy Headteacher explains....