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Aston-on-Trent Primary School

Primary

Progress against the Mark

Food Leadership

Whole school approach & food policy

Mark Status
Our School Nutrition Action Group has led a review of food culture in our school, and actions have been agreed no
We monitor school meal take up and we are taking action to maximise the take up of free school meals no
We consult with our pupils and parents on school meal improvements no
We keep parents informed of lunch menus and Food for Life Partnership activity and invite them to attend our school lunches no
We encourage our pupils to suggest improvements to the dining experience and we implement the best ideas no
Our lunchtime supervisors promote a calm and positive dining experience and help our pupils with food choices no
We have made a commitment to phase out flight trays no
Free drinking water is provided for our pupils throughout the school day no

Food Quality

Seasonal, fresh, local & organic ingredients

Mark Status
Food on our menu does not contain any undesirable additives or hydrogenated fats no
We make sure that at least 75% of dishes on our menu are freshly prepared no
We use meat that is farm assured as a welfare minimum. We use eggs from cage-free hens no
Our menus are seasonal and we highlight in-season produce no
Our menus cater well for all dietary needs in the school population no
Professional development is available to our catering staff, including training in fresh food preparation no
A member of our catering staff has been encouraged to get involved in food education activities no

Food Education

Cooking, growing & farm links

Mark Status
We use the topic of healthy and sustainable food as a theme for assemblies no
Our pupils have the opportunity to take part in cooking activities, and this is linked to wider learning no
Our pupils have the opportunity to grow and harvest food and make compost, and this is linked to wider learning no
We organise an annual farm visit, and this is linked to wider learning no

Food Culture & Community Involvement

Dining experience & community links

Mark Status
We hold an annual event on a food theme for our pupils, parents and the wider community no
We make efforts to actively engage parents and/or the wider community in our growing and cooking activities no
We share Food for Life Partnership learning with local schools, the wider community and other partners no

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