Guidance on packed lunches

With the new Government standards being introduced to school meals, the School Food Trust - SFT - have produced guidance for parents on what foods could be recommended in a Packed Lunch.

Packed lunch policy

From this leaflet the SFT have developed a 'packed lunch policy', for school to implement along side their whole school food poilcy. The below attachments provides useful tips on what can be offered within childrens lunch boxes.

Ideas

Schools and Parents can play an important role within school food, below are a few ideas to get started:

Make sure your child knows you think healthier school food is a great move
Encourage your child to eat a school lunch – they are far more likely to try new foods where they can see their teachers and friends doing the same
Be an advocate for school food improvements within your school community
If you have time, offer to help your school make the necessary changes
Make sure the governors in your school know about these standards and have an action plan worked out to make them happen
Don’t be afraid to check that the new standards are being met – and if not, talk to the head teacher or caterer to work out how to put things right
Try to send your child to school with food or drink that matches the new standards
If you give your children money to spend on the way to school encourage them to buy healthier snacks rather than the usual fizzy drinks, crisps and chocolate or provide something healthy for them to take
Liaise with the Local Authority and offer your support.