Pupils & learning
School food: the role of governing boards
Find out how schools meet national school food standards and how governing boards can help to embed a positive school food culture.
Guidance
05/03/2024
Schools play a significant role in supporting pupils to develop healthy habits and behaviours that extend into adulthood. Governing boards have a statutory responsibility to ensure adherence to School Food Standards and are crucial in establishing a positive school food culture.
Our school food guidance covers:
- the features of a good school food offer
- the governing board's role
- understanding school food provision in your setting
- making provision inclusive
- free school meals
- how to monitor your school food offer
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