School Food Standards: updating the legislative framework
Seeking views on updating the School Food Standards, so that every school is supported with the latest nutrition guidance.
The Requirements for School Food Regulations 2014 (known as the School Food Standards) provide the legislative framework to ensure schools in England provide children with healthy food and drink, and to make sure that children have the energy and nutrition they need across the school day.
The existing standards have been in place for more than 10 years and no longer align with current dietary advice.
The government is committed to improving children’s health, and school food is one important source of nutrition and plays a fundamental role in helping pupils develop healthy eating habits.
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