News articles

take away foodTakeaway Outlets to be Banned Near Schools

News article; 4 May, 2011

Planning proposals for takeaway restaurants within 500 metres of a school can be rejected following a new legal ruling. View »

healthy foodOfsted: schools are making progress on healthy eating

News article; 25 April, 2011

According to a recent Ofsted report, pupils have a good understanding of what makes up a healthy diet and the majority of school meals are attractive, nutritious and well-prepared. View »

school restaurantCalorie labelling to appear on menus in 2011

News article; 17 April, 2011

School restaurants, cafes and other food services may have to show calorie labelling on all menus by the end of 2011. View »

pupils cookingSchools can help beat obesity problem

News article; 11 April, 2011

How schools can help promote healthy eating and beat the obesity epidemic using programmes such as "Let's Get Cooking". View »

school pupils lunchThe future for the School Food Trust

News article; 21 March, 2011

The School Food Trust (SFT) will be transformed following a funding cut in the Government's quango cull. View »

pupils eating lunchSchool meal funding is to continue

News article; 9 March, 2011

Concerns about the future of the School Lunch Grant have been allayed, but for how much longer? View »