School Food Matters
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We teach children about food and improve children’s access to healthy, sustainable food during their time at school.
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Brand marketing, the sale of unhealthy foods in canteens, and corporate-sponsored educational materials are just a few of the tactics used to promote Big Food in schools. A report by our friends at Bite Back reveals what’s happening and what needs to change to protect young people…

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Report exposes Big Food marketing tactics in schools
Brand marketing, the sale of unhealthy foods in canteens, and corporate-sponsored educational materials are just a few of the tactics used to promote Big Food in schools.
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Every child deserves the chance to thrive and reach their full potential.

The North East Child Poverty Action Plan sets out a range of steps for change - including tackling high rates of food insecurity and building a healthier, more sustainable local food system.

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We’re hiring a Senior Press and Comms Officer.

Are you someone with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience in securing media coverage and managing a vibrant online presence? If so, we’d love to hear from you. @themediamentor.bsky.social

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On Friday, our #YoungMarketeers in #Plymouth sold school-grown fruit and veg to the public in the final Market Day of the year. The children raised over £270 for Plymouth Food Bank and other great initiatives. Great to see local MP Luke Pollard, the Lord Mayor, and CaterEd there to show support! 💛
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The government has launched an inquiry into tackling food-related ill health and reducing health inequalities. Evidence shows that nutritious #SchoolFood can play a key role here - improving access to a balanced diet and shaping healthy eating habits for life.

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Government launches inquiry into tackling food-related ill health
The government has launched a new inquiry aimed at learning from both domestic and international public health interventions that have been effective at reducing consumption of unhealthy foods.
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£800! That’s how much young people in our #KnowYourOnions programme raised last week by selling their school-grown produce at street markets across London. 🧅

That money will go straight back into supporting #FoodEducation at their schools. Hurrah!
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Children in our #SchoolsToMarket programme raised £1,200 last week by selling delicious chutney - made at school with fresh produce from local farms - at six Whole Foods stores. 🫙🍅

Their work has been truly fruitful - with all proceeds reinvested in further #FoodEducation at their schools.
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Our #YoungMarketeers across the country raised over £7,000 for great local causes this year by selling their school-grown fruit and veg at street markets 👏👏👏

A huge well done to them for stepping up as industrious gardeners and market traders - and for making a real difference in their communities!
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Outside Parliament today, students, teachers, MPs and campaigners joined Magic Breakfast to call for free school breakfasts for all - not just primary children. They also urged government to boost funding, introduce monitoring, and tackle stigma.

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Magic Breakfast champions breakfast for all at Westminster
Today, Magic Breakfast gathered outside Parliament together with partners, to strengthen the forthcoming breakfast club policy.
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The government has set out its vision for the upcoming #NationalFoodStrategy - and we’re pleased to see a commitment to more affordable healthy food for all, reducing diet-related ill health, and ensuring people have the knowledge and skills to cook and eat well.

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Government’s new vision for National Food Strategy prioritises children’s health
The government has set out its vision for the National Food Strategy, emphasising the need for a modern food system that supports a healthier population and reduces diet-related ill health outcomes, e...
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🥬 320 sold school-grown fruit and veg at local markets
🍓 96 sold their delicious chutney at Whole Foods stores
🐝 210 explored the world of bees at school and in apiaries 👩‍🍳 84 mini chefs whipped up tasty dishes with confidence
🧑‍🌾 22 wrapped up their final #SchoolGardening sessions
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🎉 It’s been Market Day galore at #SchoolFoodMatters - we’ve never hosted so many in just one week! Children across the country proudly sold their school-grown produce and chutneys, sharing the fruits of their labour with local communities and raising ££ for great causes.
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From #Stroud to #Birmingham to #Newcastle - hundreds of miles apart, but all buzzing with vibrant local markets thanks to our #YoungMarketeers programme today.

Dozens of children sold fruit and veg they planted and nurtured from seed while raising funds for brilliant causes. #FoodEducation
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Parents want the government to take bold action to ensure children have access to high-quality, healthy food at school, as it begins the process of updating the school food standards. Here’s what the polling by our friends at Chefs in Schools found…

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Parents want fresh and nutritious school food prioritised in updated standards
Parents want the government to take bold action to ensure children have access to high-quality, healthy food at school, as it begins the process of updating the school food standards.
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Have your say on the future of #SchoolFood as the government reviews standards. A new report from our friends at Chefs in Schools, backed by parents, urges removing unhealthy, ultra-processed food and ensuring meals are fresh, nutritious and part of learning. Make your voice heard 👇
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They did an incredible job - bringing samples, smiles, and serious sales skills (plus creative flavours like Spicy Strawberry) to the shop floor. Every jar sold supports more hands-on #FoodEducation back at their schools.

We’ll report back soon on how much they raised!

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Sold out - who knew jars could fly? 🫙🥕🍎

Children and young people from schools across London just completed the farm-to-market journey by selling their delicious school-made chutneys at six Whole Foods stores.
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Almost 100 children and young people will be selling delicious chutney they made at school using fresh produce harvested at local farms. #SchoolsToMarket

They’ll be at all six Whole Foods Market locations today from 11am to 1pm. If you’re nearby, please drop in to show your support.
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Our biggest #YoungMarketeers Market Day just wrapped up - 15 schools came together in #Liverpool to sell their fresh school-grown fruit and veg! Four fantastic schools in #Sheffield sold their wares at a local market too, with local press dropping by. Both events raised loads for great causes.
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💰 360 sold school-grown fruit and veg at local markets
🍓 240 picked farm-fresh produce to turn into chutney
👨‍🌾 102 got their hands in the soil with our school gardeners
🧑‍🍳 84 put on their chef hats and made delicious veg dishes
🐝 120 explored the world of bees at school and in apiaries
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It’s been a jam-packed week - and we’re not just talking about the strawberry kind!

More than 1,100 children and young people took part in our various fully funded #FoodEducation programmes. #SchoolFoodMatters

Here’s a taste of what happened:
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Behind the scenes as children in #Barking, #Leeds, #Coventry, and #Manchester gear up to sell their school-grown fruit and veg to the public as part of our #YoungMarketeers programme.

Here’s a glimpse of the picturesque Coventry Cathedral - one of the beautiful locations hosting today’s Market Day!
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Our incredible #YoungMarketeers just wrapped up selling their school-grown fruit and veg at Borough Market - and they absolutely rocked it!

These young market pros poured time and care into growing every carrot, onion, and apple + raised lots of ££ for a brilliant cause - stay tuned for the total.
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Heading to Borough Market tomorrow?

You might spot our #YoungMarketeers - the youngest traders around! These talented school children will be selling fresh fruit and veg they've grown in their own school gardens.

Come support a great cause and grab some delicious produce!

📅 3 July 🕚 1am – 1.30pm