What Works Well: The School Food Plan
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Explore examples of how schools have engaged parents and governors in decisions and in the process of producing great school food. Want to get going? Use the links on the right to get help from expert organisations.
Explore examples of how schools have engaged parents and governors in decisions and in the process of producing great school food. Want to get going? Use the links on the right to get help from expert organisations.
The vision for school food in Croydon is that all children and young people have access to high quality food and opt to make healthier food choices...
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The School Food Plan, in collaboration with the National Governors’ Association, has produced guidance to support governors in championing a whole school approach to food...
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Head teachers talk about the benefits of FFLP in supporting school improvement, curriculum development, children's approach to eating...
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Our approach to school meals has increased take up by 25 % to 66%
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Kirklees Council describes how the FFL Catering Mark has helped transform its business and its relationships with parents, schools and local producers.
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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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The Local Authority designed menus through working with pupils and parents
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A packed lunch workshop re-educated parents about the drawbacks of packed lunches and benefits of hot meals
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We identified a range of outlets around the school where food could be served
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Reach Academy ask their pupils and their parents to sign manifestos that include a commitment to eating the food that the school provides...
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Practical solutions to some of the main reasons why children won't take up school meals...
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Practical guide to how a primary school changed their dining hall with the help of the Food for Life Partnership and how this affected their...
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GO TO GUARDIAN NETWORK
National Association of Head Teachers resources
www.naht.org.ukTips and films of parents effecting change
www.schoolfoodmatters.comHow to engage parents and pupils (primary)
www.childrensfoodtrust.org.ukGuidance for heads and governors on UIFSM
www.southwark.gov.uk