CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SCHOOL FOOD AMBASSADORS GUIDANCE AND TOOLKIT
This completely refreshed School Food Ambassador guidance will enable school staff to implement the well-established 'School Food Ambassadors’ model, which has been running since 2011. It includes an explanation of the model, recognises the amazing benefits it can bring to both school food and pupil voice and provides a simple step by step process to put it into action.
The School Food Ambassadors’ model (SFA) is all about encouraging pupils to take a proactive role in their school’s food provision to help improve its quality, increase uptake of school meals and enhance the dining experience and school food beyond lunch times.
“It’s about empowering children - anything that does that is just a bonus. At the end of the day, we are here for the children. Everything we do is for the children and if it is working for them, then we are happy.” (Primary School Teacher, Methley Primary School)
The new guidance is aligned to the School Food Plan and will help schools to demonstrate compliance with the new School Food Standards. Throughout this guide you will also find useful tips, real life case studies and references to what has worked well in the past.
To support the guidance there is also a brand new separate toolkit featuring over 30 practical resources including session plans and worksheets for pupils and teachers. Both resources are presented in a unique, child-friendly design and offer practical information that bring the School Food Plan to life.
For more information on the School Food Ambassadors model or to access training or support please contact Siobhan.O’Mahony@leeds.gov.uk.
The next pupil training event will take place on 17th May. Click here to book now.