Accreditation: Food

In this section you might want to tell us about:

• Your school council and how it is structured
• Pupil groups related to food
• Survey participation  
• Informal feedback opportunities  
• The ethos of the school that prioritises the views of children and young people
• Pupil input in how menus are developed (links to Q2)

Evidence examples may include information from your school council or survey results to support the information provided.

In this section you may want to reflect on:

• The quality and content of your menu and school food provision generally
• The ethos of your catering provider/cook in relation to seasonal/local produce
• Initiatives in place to support access to nutritious food e.g., promotion of FSM; extension of free fruit provision; links with community organisations  
• The variety of food on offer and opportunities for pupils to try new things
• Participation in other food programmes e.g., Food for Life
• The availability of drinking water and how this is encouraged  

Evidence for this section may include providing menus or information on other food related events/activities.

In this section you might want to tell us about:

• How your school lunchtimes are structured to encourage social experiences  
• How the school food offer is promoted, presented, and described  
• How the food is served  
• The content of your school food policies

Evidence in this area may include description and photos of lunchtime setup and practices, and copies of policies to support the information provided.