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We are, at present, in the process of outsourcing our catering facilities to an outside caterer. It is envisaged that the new caterer will be starting within the next couple of weeks.

All secondary schools should, from this September 2009, provide menus which comply with the nutrient based standards. The new menus from the caterer will comply with these standards and we will provide menus on our website as soon as they are available.

Our aim is to provide healthier, more appealing alternative choices to pupils as well as meeting the new guidelines on school meals.

It is hoped that more pupils will take up school meals as a result of this action and we will be monitoring the provision and asking for your opinions as soon as the new service is in operation.

For parents who choose to provide a packed lunch for their children, may I remind you that the kosher rules apply. Pupils are allowed to bring a packed lunch if they do not wish to make use of the school cafeteria. Being a Jewish school, we wish to ensure that the premises are kept kosher and so NO meat, poultry or shellfish products are allowed as part of packed lunches. All packed lunches must be eaten in the assigned area - the school hall, and we reserve the right to withhold the privilege of allowing pupils to bring packed lunches anywhere on the premises if they abuse the school rule.

May I also remind you that, since confectionary, fizzy drinks and crisps are no longer permitted to be served in school dining rooms, we would expect that these items are not to be included in packed lunches.

Meal Deal £1.75 Main course + Sweet

Breakfast Club From 7.45 am to 8.25 am

Break Sandwiches, toast

Lunch A full menu including salads and sandwiches

Fruit is available at breakfast, break and lunch.

I am sure you will support our endeavours to provide healthy food.

BRIGID SMITH
Headteacher

 


 

King David High School - Food Policy - Interim - Policy


Rationale
Our healthy eating policy will encourage, reflect and build upon the values outlined in the National Curriculum. It is based on the advice and guidance from Food in Schools materials and Liverpool Healthy Schools. It indicates that health issues related to diet are a major factor in ill health and mortality issues. Schools share the responsibility with parents and the wider community to educate pupils in all aspects of food and nutrition so enabling them to make healthy, informed choices through increasing knowledge, challenging attitudes and practising skills.


Aims
• To ensure that all aspects of food and nutrition in school promote the health and well-being of pupils, staff and visitors to our school.
• To ensure provision and consumption of food is an enjoyable experience
• To equip all pupils with knowledge and skills to make healthy life choices
• To make pupils aware of the consequences of food choices now and in later life
• To provide current information, support and guidance on healthy eating for the whole school community.
• To increase take up of hot school meals and free school meals
• To make clear policy on food brought into school i.e. packed lunches
• To meet statutory guidelines re food nutrition standards
• To ensure all provision of food complies with the Jewish rules of Kashrut


Objectives
• To review formal curriculum to ensure information relating to food and nutrition in different lesson areas is consistent and up-to-date.
• To work with the school caterer Taylor Shaw to encourage pupils to make healthier choices.
• Top ensure all members of the school community are catered for including those with special diets, allergies and diet related disorders
• To pilot an after school healthier cookery club.
• To ensure that appropriate staff have basic food hygiene training.
• To work in partnership with parents and pupils to raise the awareness of healthy eating.
• To provide drinking water at all times
• To improve the dining experience and encourage more young people to take a school lunch.
• To reduce the intake of salty, fatty and sugary foods.
• To ensure that food provision throughout the day is in line with current statutory guidelines including nutritional standards
• To ensure that practical work is carried out as hygienically and safely as possible.
• To promote and enjoy the preparation and cooking of food.
• To develop social skills in a pleasant dining environment.
• To achieve National Healthy Schools Status

Promotion of Healthy Eating
• Provision of Breakfast Club – 7.45-8.25
• Provision of mid morning food
• Provision of school meals at lunchtime


Guidelines
We will meet our objectives through:
• Creation of a SNAG –School Nutrition Action Group – to consist of pupils, staff representative, parent representative, member of Leadership Group, school caterer to meet once per term
• Discussion at Student Council
• Discussion with the school caterer Taylor Shaw to improve the consumption of fruit and vegetables. Include tasters at the table; vegetarian options, more plentiful salads.
• Discussion at Extended Schools Group
• Discussion at Campus Catering Group
• Developing extra-curricular activities.
• Continuing Professional Development for staff
• Surveys/ evaluation with Pupils, Parents and Staff
• Promoting healthy packed lunches with pupils and parents through newsletters and policy


Curriculum
We will create opportunities for:
• Learning through all curriculum areas and across curriculum areas
• Extra – curricular activities e.g. cookery club
• Participation in national and local events and initiatives


Monitoring and Evaluation
The school will monitor and evaluate objectives by:
• The SNAG reporting on progress to Leadership Group, Governors, Student Council and Parents (through newsletter and Extended Schools Group )
• Reviewing the policy annually in light of improvements and changes.
• Auditing the formal curriculum: Head of Department to receive a summary and observe a sample of lessons.
• Extra-curricular: Photographs and displays of activities produced. Evaluations from users.
• Formal meetings with the School Caterer to monitor food service
• Reports to Governors Pastoral Committee and Full governors
• Liaison with Liverpool Healthy Schools
• Leadership group meetings


Useful Documents and Websites
•Food in Schools Tool Kit

www.schoolfoodtrust.org
www.foodinschools.org
www.soilassociation.org/foodforlife
www.healthtrust.com
www.ava-vending.org
www.foodafactoflife.org.uk
www.schoolsnetweork.org.uk/cooking
www.dcsf.gov.uk
www.healthyschools.gov.uk/


October 2009
This policy is an interim policy and will be developed through consultation with
• Pupils
• Parents
• Staff
• Governors
• School Caterer – Taylor Shaw
• Liverpool Healthy Schools
Liverpool Healthy Schools document – Developing a Whole School Food and Nutrition Policy will be used to shape and formulate the policy
Final Policy to be presented to Governors Pastoral Committee in February 2010