School meals, accredited and ethically sourced.
School Food Plan
The School Food Plan was devised in 2013, and sets out a range of guidelines with which schools should meet to ensure that children have a healthy, balanced menu, with variety and enjoyment. It is what sets out the basis for our school menu planning, and something we feel is crucial to adhere too for the benefit of nurturing healthy eating habits in school children.
Food For Life Bronze
It means that all meat served in our schools can be traced back to the farm it came from, and meets or exceeds UK animal welfare standards. All eggs are free range. All ingredients used in meals are free from additives, artificial trans fats and will never be genetically modified. And at least 75% of the food we serve is freshly prepared on site or in a local kitchen. Food For Life accreditation also means our menus are inclusive of cultural needs and dietary requirements, so every student’s wishes are catered for.
5* Food Standards Agency Rating
All of our school kitchens were routinely reinspected in 2020, and received a 5 start food hygiene rating, reflecting that their ‘‘hygiene standards are very good’ providing reassurance to schools, families and children alike.
LACA
We are members of the Lead Association for Catering in Education - LACA. This membership body represents the School Food Industry, and we actively work with partners to maintain the highest possible standards with our school catering service.