The School Meal Debt Fund, which was launched in May 2024, was distributed to the 30 councils that applied for assistance to clear debt accrued by families up to 31st March 2024.
The latest Bridging the Gap report from Sustain argues public sector food is one of the biggest commercial levers available to Government that can help build local economic resilience, as well as b
The School Food People believes that good management, strong performances and high achievements deserve to be recognised and it is particularly important to not only reward but sustain motivation.<
Professor Defeyter’s work has contributed to the Government announcing £600 million funding to continue the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme over the next three years.
The partnership marks the start of a new chapter for school meals in these settings, rooted in fresh, seasonal food, genuine engagement with pupils and a strong connection to the local community.
The move safeguards the Twelve15 service following the council’s recent consultation, which considered options for the future of the service. The Twelve15 service has long been recognised for its c
Introduced in 2022 in response to the cost-of-living crisis, UPFSM aimed to ensure every primary-aged child could access a free school meal, while also improving nutrition, reducing health inequali
As well as helping to save lives, the new measures will help children stay in school as 500,000 days of learning were lost due to allergy-related illness or medical appointments in the last year al
On 27th March the 12 competitors will complete a high‑pressure skills test and then produce a full two‑course menu, showcasing their creativity and technical ability.
The first three SCOTY regional finals took place at Brakes’ Kitchen in Reading. This year the SCOTY competition is sponsored by Bisto from Premier Foods.