With under two months until the expansion of Free School Meals eligibility in England takes effect in September 2026, new research* has found that while awareness of the changes is growing, many families remain unclear about what the changes mean for them and the steps they need to take. The survey – led by The…
New data shows teachers associate school food with behaviour, concentration and children’s life chances, with strongest support for action in disadvantaged communities to improve school food. In a survey of over 6,000 primary and secondary school teachers across England [1]: 80% say unhealthy lunch/break food can lead to disruptive behaviour. 85% say diet affects concentration. 87% say schools have a vital role in ensuring children from lower-income families…
The Phat Pasty Co has announced that it has joined the Red Tractor community for its full range of pasties, sausage rolls and savouries, all made in Cornwall. Becoming Red Tractor licensed reinforces Phat Pasty’s long-standing commitment to British quality and sustainability. From the very beginning, Phat has only ever used British farm-assured meat in its…
Now in its fifth year, the research reveals a unique insight into school meal preferences, highlighting an urgent need for improved communication and food education London, UK – Nearly one in two (49%) UK parents feel underinformed about what their children are eating at school, new research from the ParentPay Group, in association with…
As the summer holidays approach, the conversations in Westminster, school staffrooms and council chambers once again turn to the pressing issue of holiday hunger. While there’s clearly widespread recognition of the problem, real progress remains painfully slow. Seb Godwin, co-founder of Procure Education, argues that unless encouraging developments to ensure children don’t slip through the…
One of the largest studies ever undertaken on the subject reveals the popularity of school meals and the extent of the cashless revolution in education A new ground-breaking survey of almost 140,000 parents conducted by ParentPay, the UK’s largest edtech and provider of cashless payments for schools, in partnership with LACA – The School…
