Creating Value In Schools
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Food sustains us, gives us pleasure and creates social bonds. It also costs, both financially and environmentally. Do you have a vision for food in your setting? What does a sustainable food strategy mean for you? Use these questions with staff, leaders, governors and pupils to start conversations and develop your food strategy.
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Healthier meals in schools? Have you contributed to the DfE school food standards consultation? Changes are proposed to increase fibre intake and reduce sugar and fat. Deadline for response: 11:59pm on 12 June 2026. |
Issues such as funding for free school meals, rising catering costs, food waste and sustainability can cause challenges for caterering teams. Listen to this five minute ‘food for thought’ discussion or read an edited version to understand more.
More on School Food Standards changes from Schools Week
Link to the consultation: School Food Standards: updating the legislative framework - GOV.UK
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| Note: This Need to Know was first published in September 2025 and was updated in May 2026. |
