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.’