This topic is full of great ideas from schools who have transformed their lunchtimes into more social event that includes both adults and children. Want to get going? Use the links on the right to get help from expert organisations.
Brilliant practical top tips from primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset that have radically improved the children's...
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Ofsted’s new Common Inspection Framework includes a judgment on personal development, behaviour and welfare. As part of reaching this judgment, inspectors will look at the extent to which schools
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Midday supervisors at Hartley Primary School, in Newham, attended training to enhance and improve the lunchtime experience of children in the Borough, to support their pilot of UIFSM...
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Changes in how and what pupils eat have positively impacted pupils’ behaviour, and more generally relationships between staff and pupils....
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Sharing what works well in Sweden. Gisle restaurant serves lunch to 1300 primary and secondary children from four serving stations working on the free flow system.
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We use a 'Captain's table' as an incentive for eating and behaving well in the dining hall, a special table with fancy crockery, table cloth etc...
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Woodham Academy moved on from a private caterer and took the food service in house. The new chef had 20 years experience working in restaurants...
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The head teacher led the change at Carshalton. He realised that the canteen was the one place where the whole school could meet...
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St Aidan's Church of England High School with strong history in delivering a fantastic food to its pupils via a strong partnership between the head chef and the schools leadership team. Here, they offer top tips...
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With children at the heart of decision making, Morningside Primary School delivers an excellent dining and food experience for its children
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Rather than banning packed lunches outright, Ashton Vale Primary School resolved to make them as healthy as possible. The school sends out weekly newsletters to parents and...
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Top tips on promoting school meals in primary schools
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Tips, advice and training
www.childrensfoodtrust.org.ukFHSM toolkit: Improving the dining experience
www.southwark.gov.ukA plan for dining area issues
sicoschooldining.comRange of simple ideas from primary schools
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What Works Well: The School Food Plan
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