The LGA has predicted that around a quarter of four to five-year-olds could be obese by 2030 meaning the Government will miss its target to halve childhood obesity.
Specifically, it honours his work as TUCO chair from 2017 to 2020, having previously been vice-chair from 2013-2017, and for nearly 30 years’ service at the University of Reading, where he is curre
Founded by Brakes in 2015, Meals & More has supported thousands of families with nutritious food in a safe environment during the school holidays.
The study showed that 20% of children surveyed that did not meet the criteria for FSM, also experienced food insecurities, suggesting that the criteria to access FSM needs to be widened and not jus
The letter also calls for enhanced food education in schools and states why the funding system for school catering has to change for the better.
He will work with the private sector to identify, develop and promote new and existing business-led initiatives that support families with the rising cost of living.
However, several also saw ‘silver linings’ and were keen to point these out. And all were glad that at last this important document has been published
“We are disappointed that the paper does not deal with the growing crisis in food poverty, particularly among children.
It is the third month of double-digit inflation in a row, and analysis suggests volatility in supply and costs is likely to fuel high food and drink prices for some time.
Scotland and Wales are stepping up support for families by moving to a universal model of free school meals provision in primary schools but England lags behind and continues to means-test the prov