Education

The city is targeting under fives as latest health research has identified the age group most critical in the fight against obesity.

The caterer exceeds the Food for Life Catering Gold Mark criteria by serving 100% freshly prepared, 59% locally sourced ingredients and 41% organic ingredients.

Sophie visited two primary schools in Enfield, London, to give them a taste of what being a professional chef is all about, as well as some hands on cooking experience.

The funding will support four six-week training programmes, designed to teach single-parents, young people and long-term unemployed people about the benefits and basics of nutrition and healthy eating

According to pilot research, boys in the borough walk or run just 12,620 steps a day when the recommended number of steps for them is 15,000.

Around 145 pupils were interviewed and results show that 50% of them choose not to eat on the school campus, where a meal costs £1.85.

Members of the council backed the budget, which sees £300k ring-fenced for school meals.

This year's sponsors include: Apetito Brakes Cadbury UK Coca Cola Enterprises Ltd Convotherm Dr Oetker Food-Service Iwave Automated Foodservice Solutions Electrolux Professional Fretwell-Downing Hospi

The company will manage all catering facilities and services at Sheen Mount Primary School in East Sheen, including sourcing, producing and serving all meals.

The school kitchens were earmarked for closure as part of a budget balancing exercise but the council has done a u-turn.