The children have embraced the changes made during the process of introducing the healthier food and ideas around the menus. The workshops which we have carried out within the school have been enjoyed by all the children and the experience of learning about healthy food is reflected within the increase and uptake of school meals

The focus on promoting healthy food has increased the uptake of meals from the children. The delivery of meals has changed and this has positively impacted behaviour and learning. The children have enjoyed getting involved with the activities and having a say on the food which we have on our menus via student council. They

The Healthy Schools award is such as worthy achievement for all the staff at St Peters who have remained committed throughout all the challenges of the past 18 months to establish a robust health agenda throughout the school. The engagement with local as well as national programmes and initiatives reflect the priority and commitment of

Congratulations to Hampton Hargate Primary School – the most recent school to achieve the Healthy Schools Bronze Award Finding innovative and appealing ways to involve all the staff and students in a range of health and wellbeing initiatives has been exemplary and reflective of the dedication of everyone throughout the school to continue to improve

Congratulations to Orton Wistow Primary School – the most recent school to achieve both the Food Smart and Healthy Schools Bronze Award The commitment to embedding a whole school approach to health and wellbeing throughout the school is impressive and the process of achieving these two awards has helped the staff to recognise and celebrate

The accreditation process has identified areas for improvement and also showed us what we do well. Our school is very aware that the teaching of where our food comes from, being able to see it growing in our school planters and then being able to cook it and eat it, helps children to have a

We have developed our displays and website to be more informative to students, staff and parents.  The plan for a school allotment became more valid and has allowed volunteers to participate. We have been able to change caterers and we’re clearer about the requirements for healthy food.  We hope to not just plan for, but

Congratulations to Thongsley Fields Primary School – the first school to achieve the standards for the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Healthy Schools bronze award and to be awarded Healthy Schools status.

Children in school are aware of how to keep healthy, both in terms of exercise and the importance of what they eat.  Children now know that not all food that is advertised as ‘healthy’ is.  They understand the links between too much sugar consumption and damage to their body, in particular, heart and teeth health. 

‘Being new to the role, I have learnt so much more about how the school approaches food, celebrates food and manages food production. I think we are unique in the fact that we have an allotment onsite with fruit and vegetables which we grow and eat, and that the children can observe and learn from.

‘The process of completing the Food Smart Bronze Award has had a really positive impact on our school. The children are much more aware of where their food comes from and what constitutes a balanced diet. They are well informed about the importance of healthy eating and adequate water intake and enjoy a broad range of

‘The impact of completing the Food Smart Bronze award had been positive on the whole school staff, pupils and families.  As a school we are more reflective on opportunities presented to our pupils within our daily routines e.g. snack times and lunch times. The School Council have been keen to gain this award and this

‘Reminds and reinvigorates the need to focus on food and nutrition in school. Assists in identifying any gaps’

“We have become more aware of how many different aspects contribute towards healthy schools and well-being. It requires commitment and support from all aspects of the school community: teaching staff, leadership, children, parents/carers, and the wider community.“

‘It has been helpful to enhance our outdoor growing sessions and therefore cooking in school. It has also enhanced the delivery of healthy lifestyles and helped us audit where we are in school and how we need to progress to achieve the silver award.’