Recent media reports have cast doubt over the future of the scheme, despite the Conservatives pledging to continue supporting it in their 2015 election manifesto.
Speaking togther, ADASS, the Care and Support Alliance, the Care Provider Alliance and the NHS Confederation, said: “The quality, safety and sufficiency of social care services are fundamental to a
The scheme is thought to be under consideration as part of the November spending review.
The advice suggests that teachers who suspect a child may be going hungry should include them in breakfast clubs and post the details of nearby food banks on notice boards and websites.
92% of the 2,000 parents surveyed believe hydration to be important as it helps boost concentration levels during lessons.
A team of researchers from the university evaluated three policy options to reduce consumption of trans fats in England - a total ban on trans fats in all processed foods or better food labeling; o
The study found that unhealthy diet accounts for 10.8% of the overall disease burden, whilst tobacco accounts for 10.7%.
The research produced the ‘most conclusive evidence to date’ that people consume more food when offered larger sized portions or when they use larger items of tableware.
The Sunday Times reported that the support came as 500 headteachers signed an open letter to the newspaper calling on the Government to extend the scheme to all children up to the age of 11.
Almost one quarter (23%) of parents with children eating a free infant meal say the main benefit to their child is the greater variety of food they will now eat.