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Free school meal eligibility is expanding
Half a million more children across England can now access a free, hot school lunch.
From kitchen to classroom: a Chefs in Schools work experience week
A work experience student spent a week behind the scenes at Chefs in Schools, from cookery school graduations to a year five falafel class, here’s what they discovered.
School food on the governing board agenda
School food is back in the headlines, but this time, the spotlight is shifting from the dinner hall to the boardroom.
School Food Revolution Takes Root Across Wales
Monmouthshire County Council and Chefs in Schools came together to mark a milestone in Wales’ growing school food movement.
Top Marks for Derbyshire School Snack Takeover
A Sheffield secondary swapped its snack offer for a day, students gave their verdict, and the kitchen team haven’t looked back.
The School Food Standards Consultation Has Closed: What We Said
The government asked for input on the future of school food. Here’s how nearly a decade of school kitchen experience shaped our response.
School Chef Tracy Scoops National Jamie Oliver Award
Meet Tracy Nwabia: The London school chef who just scooped a national Jamie Oliver award for turning mealtime anxiety into empty plates.
From Fine Dining to the School Canteen with School Chef Lewis
What happens when a Michelin-trained chef takes over a school kitchen? Meet Lewis, who swapped fine dining for a fulfilling career cooking for children with additional needs.
Why Eggs Deserve a Place at the School Breakfast Table
From boosting brainpower to beating morning hunger, find out why experts say this one breakfast staple deserves a permanent spot on every school menu.
The School Dinner of dreams
Gary Lineker rang the bell, the country’s best chefs cooked in the school kitchen and London’s dining scene came together to transform what children eat every day.
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