The pilot was introduced in September 2024 in the knowledge that not all families who are entitled to free school meals actually apply for it.
The Welsh Government first announced its plan to implement free school meals across all primary schools in 2021 to help alleviate child poverty during the cost-of-living crisis.
All children in reception to year 2 are eligible to receive free school meals.
The Government is giving schools 78p to provide breakfast for those on free school meals and 60p for children not on free school meals.
The Children’s Food Awards aim to celebrate the ‘pioneering and courageous champions’ challenging the food system who are working to ensure children receive healthier, fairer and more sustainable f
From April the chosen schools will kick-off the breakfast programme.
The awards ceremony recognised schools excelling in wellbeing, sustainability, healthy living and the provision of high-quality food and nutrition.
Following the redesign, for the four months September-December 2024, the school has reported a consistent 98% uptake on free school meals and 76% uptake on paid school meals, far above average.
The donation will enable the Adopt A School Trust to continue to provide food education to schoolchildren across the UK.
The Caterers’ Challenge recognises the crucial role that all catering teams have in bringing the campaign to life and contributing to its success within participating schools.