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Reports
Our library of reports, research publications and guidance for those involved in the implementation of the food in school standards.
Schools Food Panel fifth survey of headteachers
June 2009 School Food Trust’s fifth headteachers panel survey.
Estimating the economic impact of healthy eating
March 2009 This report provides an economic approach to assessing the benefits that might be associated with healthy eating.
School food procurement, procurement skills and sustainability
February 2009 A survey to explore the main issues related to school food procurement, the challenges involved, areas where support may be helpful and…
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January 2009 Lessons from Free School Meal initiatives.
The impact of primary school breakfast clubs in deprived areas of London
December 2008 A study to assess the benefits that breakfast clubs provide in 15 primary schools.
Schools Food Panel fourth survey of headteachers
November 2008 School Food Trust’s fourth headteachers panel survey.
Third annual survey of take up of school meals in England
October 2008 The final version of the School Food Trust and LACA survey on the take-up of school meals 2007/08 is now available
Vending in English secondary schools
October 2008/May 2010 A survey of vending in English secondary schools to assess vending both before and after the introduction of the 2007 food-based…
The link between child nutrition and health: an overview of research in the UK
August 2008 This inventory identifies and summarizes recent and on-going research being conducted in the UK relevant to the remit of the Trust.
The provision of school food in 18 countries
July 2008 An extension to the earlier paper 'School meal provision in England and other Western countries: a review'.
Assessing current and potential provision of free school meals
July 2008 An analysis of the current level of entitlement of school children to free school meals and the potential impact on numbers and the cost to…
Survey of Local Authorities
May 2008 In January 2008, Local Authorities were asked about topics such as school catering provision, financial issues, policies, nutrient-based standards,…
Schools Food Panel third survey of headteachers
March 2008 School Food Trust’s third headteachers panel survey.
The 'Eat Better Do Better' Campaign: an evaluation
December 2007 This report summarises the impact of the "Eat Better Do Better" campaign to increase the take up of school meals and to promote healthier…
Young peoples' opinions of school meals: a telephone survey
December 2007 Young people were asked about aspects of school food and the school meal experience in a national survey.
Schools Food Panel second survey of head teachers
October 2007 School Food Trust’s second headteachers panel survey.
Second annual survey of take up of school meals in England
September 2007 The School Food Trust's second school meals annual survey in England.
2007 School Food Regulations laid before parliament
August 2007 The regulations have received Ministerial and EU approval and will come into force in September 2007.
Independent review of menu planning nutrient analysis software
June/July 2007 An independent review of six software programmes designed to help caterers plan school lunch menus to meet nutrient-based standards.
School lunch and learning behaviour in primary schools: baseline dietary data
December 2008 School meals in six primary schools in Sheffield were more nutritious than packed lunches, but further modification of school meal provision…
School meal provision in England and other Western countries: a review
May 2007 New SFT research reveals England leads Europe in school food standards but Finland and Sweden are top of the class for take-up.
Event Report - Financial Challenges Conference 30 January 2007
February 2007 An event for Local Authorities raising concerns about managing the finances of school food transformation, held at the NEC, Birmingham
Event Report - Schools With No Kitchens 4 December 2006
February 2007 An event for representatives from 24 Local Authorities who have a significant number of schools without kitchens.
Schools Food Panel first survey of head teachers
February 2007 The Trust’s first headteachers panel survey reveals numbers holding firm after introduction of new standards for school dinners.
Parents' attitudes survey
August 2006 Results of a survey highlighting parental attitudes to school food.
Nutritional standards for school lunches and other school food
May 2006 The final decisions on the Turning the Tables report from the School Meals Review Panel.
Annual survey of school meal take up
March 2006 Findings of the school meals annual survey in England.
Report for Government on school food other than lunch
March 2006 This report is advice from the School Food Trust to Government on two aspects of school food other than lunch.
Turning the tables - transforming school food
October 2005 A report from the School Meals Review Panel that includes recommendations on developing and implementing new nutritional standards for school…
