Dagenham pupil wins free school meals for a year

Five year old Georgia Tomlin's parents entered the draw last September when they received their copy of 'The Little Book of Goodness', a booklet distributed by the Trust – the organisation charged with transforming school food and food skills - to 750,000 parents of primary school children across England. The book was developed by the Trust to give parents of children starting school for the first time information about the menus now on offer in schools and the benefits of choosing school lunches instead of packing their own. Head teacher, Mrs Helen Collins, said: "The Little Book of Goodness is a fantastic idea – parents always have lots of questions about school food as their children start reception year, and the book is one way to make sure they have the support and information they need. We always want to encourage more children to try the delicious school lunches which our catering staff work so hard to prepare every day." The School Food Trust's Chair, Rob Rees, added: "School lunches are the healthiest they have ever been and really are having an impact – we know from studies in primary schools that children eating school lunch are now sitting down with healthier options on their plates. By choosing a school meal every day, parents are helping their children to get the nutrients they need to learn and grow." Tomlin was one of 50 winners to win the challenge across England.