Supporting schools to remove hunger as a barrier to learning.
Free School Meal numbers have risen dramatically over the last few years, at an accelerated rate, partially due to the effects of the pandemic. This course will cover key topics that may be affecting schools and families, particularly with many families who may be living in poverty or suffered a change in circumstances due to COVID-19 and the rise in the cost of living prices. The course will explore causes and consequences of hunger, associated stigma, including the impact on wellbeing and attainment. You will learn about how to identify signs of hunger, malnutrition or poor diet associated with poverty.
Details
The session will include learning on how schools can support families with accessing food in their local community, including food banks, food donation schemes and also ensuring that hunger is removed as a barrier to learning across the school day.
It will also include all you need to know about free school meals including; the claims process, eligibility, how to promote take-up and maximise your pupil premium.
- Please note that drinks/refreshments are not provided at this session. Delegates are, however, welcome to bring their own drink/snack. (Hot and cold water will be available).
Outcome
- Understand the links between hunger, nutrition and academic performance,
- Learn about free school meals, eligibility, claims and maximising pupil premium,
- Consider issues associated with food poverty and know how to identify pupils at risk of hunger,
- Know how to support families who are experiencing food poverty,
- Explore the impact of stigma and learn how to minimise this,
- Understand the options for families to access food in both term time and school holidays,
- Highlight the importance of promoting Free School Meals,
- Find out about local organisations and charities who can support your school and families with access to food.
Trainer
Siobhan JenningsBooking information
Venue: Technorth, Training room 7, 9 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, LS7 3NB.
Health & Wellbeing Service Level Agreement (SLA) credit value = 1 credit
Cost: £139 per delegate.
Schools with a current Health & Wellbeing Service SLA may be entitled to pre-paid places subject to sufficient available training credits.
The full 'pay as you go' price will be applied if you have insufficient training credits.
For further information please contact schoolwellbeing@leeds.gov.uk
- Please note that drinks/refreshments are not provided at this session. Delegates are, however, welcome to bring their own drink/snack. (Hot and cold water will be available).
Cancellations: If you cancel your booking we require at least 5 working days notice. Failure to provide such notice or non attendance will result in your school being charged in full if using ‘pay as you go’. Leeds schools with a full or basic SLA package who do not inform us within 5 working days will incur an administration charge of £30/delegate