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King Edward VI Humanities College

Secondary

Progress against the Mark

Food Leadership

Whole school approach & food policy

Mark Status
The School Nutrition Action Group has led a review of food culture in school, and actions have been agreed. no
Action is being taken to maximise the uptake of free school meals. yes
Pupils and parents are consulted on school meal improvements. no
Parents are kept informed of lunch menus and food education activity. yes
Parents are given the opportunity to attend school lunches if they wish. no

Food Quality

Seasonal, fresh, local & organic ingredients

Mark Status
No undesirable additives and hydrogenated fats. no
At least 75% of dishes on the menu are freshly prepared. yes
Meat is farm assured as a welfare minimum. Eggs are from cage-free hens. no
Menus are seasonal and in-season produce is highlighted. no
Menus cater well for all dietary needs in the school population. yes
Continuous professional development is available to catering staff, including training in fresh food preparation. yes
A member of catering staff is encouraged to get involved in food education activities, with the support of the school. yes

Food Education

Cooking, growing & farm links

Mark Status
Healthy and sustainable food is used as a theme for assemblies. no
Opportunities are given for cooking activities and this is linked to curriculum learning. no
Opportunities are given for some pupils to grow and harvest food and make compost, and this is linked to curriculum learning. no
The school organises an annual farm visit for one or more year groups, and this is linked to curriculum learning. no

Food Culture & Community Involvement

Dining experience & community links

Mark Status
Pupils have been asked to suggest improvements to the dining experience and a plan is in place to implement best ideas. yes
Free drinking water is available in the dining hall and throughout the school day. yes
Lunchtime supervisors promote a calm and positive dining experience and help pupils with food choices. yes
An annual event is held on a food theme for pupils and the wider community. no
The school has made a commitment to phase out flight trays. yes
The school makes efforts to engage parents and/or the wider community in the school growing and cooking activities. no

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