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The standards

This section interprets the standards and explains what they will mean for school food.

Review Standards



Guide to the nutrient-based standards

The nutrient-based standards

Information and support introducing the Government’s nutrient-based standards for…

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Revised guide to standards for school lunches

The food based standards

Information and support for the food-based standards for school lunches and food…

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A practical guide to adopting a Whole School Approach to food in special schools

Other important information

This section interprets the standards and explains what they will mean for school…

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