Education

The 2024 campaign reached 620,000 children from 2,375 primary and special schools.

The certification is a nationally recognised mark of quality, which ensures more than 4,000 school meals being served daily are good for pupils’ health, the environment and the local economy.

New research by the wholesaler found an overwhelming majority of parents (96%) say they would welcome their child’s school offering a menu that provides dishes rich in nutrients to support brain fu

After a major stop in July at Parliament Square in Westminster, the National Tour van is travelling in September to Sunderland, Leeds, Coventry, Birmingham, York and Liverpool.

One option is for schools and nurseries to arrange their own catering provision.

The hospitality business will oversee restaurants, cafes, retail, hospitality, and vending across all five of the college’s campuses, serving more than 5,000 students, 1,000 employees and visitors.

The Scottish Government said the country’s financial position meant that universal free school meals couldn’t be fully implemented by 2026.

More than 100 school kitchen staff travelled from 35 schools across the country on 2nd September to hear from renowned chefs and food campaigners who support the charity’s mission to improve child

In last year’s programme for Government, a promise was made to expand free school meals eligibility to primary year six and seven.

Magic Breakfast, using the survey tool TeacherTapp, asked up to 10,000 teachers for their views on the Government’s planned breakfast provision for English primary schools.