This section highlights the work being carried out by leading organisations within the food industry, including improvements to the nutritional content of school food, contributing to the curriculum to improve pupils' cooking skills and their understanding of where their food comes from, and support for a number of breakfast clubs.
The research and development behind a healthy option
by Karen McQuade, National Sales Manager, Crown Foods Limited
The story behind the research and development of a range of healthy products, specifically for the schools market.
About Karen McQuade
Karen started working life as a photographer but joined Crown Foods in 1999 to focus on the sales side of the business. Karen’s ambition is to succeed in serving the healthy option to every child in the UK.
www.crownfoods.co.uk
Help save the oceans with sustainable fish for lunch
by Laura Stewart, Foodservice Project Manager, Marine Stewardship Council
Describes the work of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) to manage its environmental standard for sustainable fishing and their eco-labeling programme. Follows the development of the Fish & Kids project, which aims to encourage schools to serve sustainable seafood and improve children’s awareness of marine environmental issues.
About Laura Stewart
Laura has managed the Fish & Kids project since August 2005. She also works on its sister project, Fish & Kitchen, which aims to put sustainable seafood onto menus in restaurants. Contact Laura at kids@msc.org.
www.fishandkids.org
Active Kids Get Cooking
by The Active Kids Get Cooking Team
Describes the Sainsbury’s education programme which consists of:
www.activekidsgetcooking.org.uk
Changing the way schools cook
by Bill Bartlett, Corporate Affairs Director, McCain
Describes an initiative by McCain, a major food manufacturer, which enables deep-fat frying to be replaced by oven-baking, thereby reducing the amount of fat in a school meal.
About Bill Bartlett
Bill was appointed McCain Corporate Affairs Director in July 2006. Prior to this role, Bill was Sales Director of McCain Foodservice and has been with the company for 17 years. During his time at McCain, he has embraced the need to change and adapt quickly and bring innovative solutions to business processes.
3663 First for Foodservice
by Faye Reeve, Marketing Manager, 3663 First for Foodservice
Describes the initiatives taken by 3663 First for Foodservice to meet the requirements for Healthy Eating. These include:
About Faye Reeve
Faye has over six years experience in the food and hospitality industry. As marketing manager for 3663, Faye specialises in the Education and Healthcare sectors. Faye’s responsibilities include the Positive Steps campaign, which champions the cause of healthier eating across the foodservice industry.
www.3663.co.uk
Greggs Breakfast Club Scheme
by Jackie Crombie, Community Initiatives Manage, Greggs plc
This chapter features case studies from 3 different Primary Schools where the Breakfast Clubs are supported by Greggs plc. These clearly demonstrate that the provision of breakfast has important benefits, including improvements in attendance, punctuality, behaviour and academic performance. Breakfast Clubs are also successful in facilitating involvement from parents and the local community.
About Jackie Crombie
Jackie is the Community Initiatives Manager at Greggs plc and has been working in this role since January 2005. Her remit is to oversee the charity work of Greggs, and in particular to co-ordinate the Breakfast Club programme around the UK.
www.greggs.co.uk/community/breakfast_clubs
Greggs Case Study 1 - Newhall Park Primary School, Bierley, Bradford
by Lesley Bartlett, Learning Mentor/Special Educational Co-ordinator
Lesley started her school involvement as a part-time volunteer when her children were at nursery. In 2002 she became the Learning Mentor and focused particularly on children’s health.
Greggs Case Study 2 - Carr Hill School, Gateshead
by Callum Kidd, Head Teacher
Callum graduated in 1986 and in 1990 he was awarded an MA by the University of Manchester. He has 20 years’ experience working in inner city schools and was appointed Head Teacher of Carr Hill in 1997.
Greggs Case Study 3 - Castleton Primary School, Leeds
by Judith Norfolk, Head Teacher
Prior to her appointment as Head Teacher, Judith was the Deputy Head and initiated the launch of the Breakfast Club. She has 16 years experience of working in inner city schools.
