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1/3 It’s National School Meals Week, with a theme of mindful eating. 🍽️
Here are some tips from our Senior Chef Trainer Nerissa: Start with conversation cards to get children talking and make mealtime a fun, social experience. 💬
#NSMW24
2/3 Don’t rush the meal! ⏰
Giving children enough time to eat and digest is key. When they’re not rushed, they can appreciate their food more and stay mindful of what they’re eating. It’s all about slowing down and enjoying the moment.
#LACA_UK
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But until we recognize how critical this is, hospitals will continue to serve food that’s brown, beige, uninspiring, and damaging to our health & the nation’s finances. 😔
We can and must do better. ✅
1/3 Why can’t British hospitals serve better food? 🤔
@minaholland's latest piece in the @guardian raises an important question, highlighting how good food – even on a budget – can transform the hospital experience.🏥
2/3 Here at Chefs in Schools, we believe food can transform any setting. @naomidoesfood, our chief exec, and @HenryDimbleby, our co-founder, call for a shift in how we see food in healthcare. It’s not just about cost - it’s about quality, nutrition, and the healing power of food.
3/3 We know and have proven good food doesn’t have to cost a fortune. When done right, it’s a game changer. If we can improve school meals, why not hospitals?
Simple changes can make a big impact.
Read more ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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School food standards are mandatory - so why aren't secondary schools complying?
@ellencph uncovers a complex set of challenges, ranging from the standards themselves to the funding to deliver them... but could compliance soon be forced?
tes.com/magazine/analysis/ge…
It’s #TrusteesWeek, and we’re so grateful to our trustees— a massive thank you! 🙌
They give their time because they believe in what we’re doing and help us succeed at scale. Their collective energy, vision, and skill make us stronger.
We're so lucky to have you on board! 👏
A big thank you to @CODEHospitality for their incredible support through memberships! 🙌
Your backing helps us create a fantastic workplace and keeps us focused on improving school food.
We truly appreciate your support. 🌟
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🙏 Well done @BhamCityCouncil - hundreds more children will now benefit from #FreeSchoolMeals reports @BBCNews
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp81…
#autoenrolment #foodpoverty #CostOfLivingCrisis
We’re delighted to be supporting the @FoodTCentre #TeachFood campaign, promoting & encouraging more people to become food teachers in secondary schools.
Help to shape the future minds & health of young people!
Find out more here ⤵️
foodteacherscentre.co.uk/tea…
Is @UKLabour's promise of the ‘healthiest generation ever’ slipping through the cracks?
In the @NewStatesman, Joss MacDonald outlines the key steps the government must take to make #schoolfood a top priority.
Take a look here 👇 👇👇
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As students return after half term, school kitchens are back, serving mouthwatering meals! 🍽️
Bishop Gilpin served up lasagne with zesty chickpea salad - a lovely autumn dish. Every child deserves quality meals made from scratch.
Kids are our future, let’s feed them it! 💚
Take a look at this free module to see how it helps governing boards ensure every child has access to nutritious, high quality food while embracing a whole-school approach — because every child deserves the chance to thrive.
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🍎🥬Our new FREE module on School Food Standards is live!
It supports governing boards in ensuring every child has access to nutritious, high-quality food at school—an essential role as 2.4 million children live in food-insecure homes across the UK.
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We’re excited to share that @TamsinCCooper has been named Co-Chair of Trustees at Chefs in Schools!
With her expertise, we’re eager to enhance our efforts in transforming school food for children.
Read the full announcement here ⬇️⬇️⬇️
bit.ly/40Czlzr
(1/5) The new budget has put free breakfast clubs as a priority, recognising the importance of school food helping children to thrive.
This is a good start!
Read the full thread for our thoughts ⬇️
(4/5) 🗣️Naomi Duncan, our Chief Exec, says, “While breakfast support is valuable, and we really welcome the acknowledgement that hunger impacts learning, it doesn’t negate the need for children to access a proper lunch.”
(5/5) "Too many children living in poverty will still miss out. We hope future budgets address this as a priority."
#AutumnBudget2024 #Budget2024