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Children bring cold chips and biscuits to school for lunch

Lindsay Plumpton

By: Lindsay Plumpton

Communications Leader

Wednesday 27 February 2013

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Many children go without enough to eat during the school day, according to a new online survey of 250 school, youth and health staff working with children in England.

The Children's Food Trust poll has found that 68.1% have seen an increase in the number of families struggling to feed their children in the past 2 years. What’s more, lunchboxes are containing more junk food and less fruit.

Hunger and poor diet clearly has an impact on the learning of children. NCFE offers a range of awards in Nutrition and Health that can be delivered within schools to develop pupils’ understanding of food choices and planning a healthy diet.

Is this kind of education part of the solution?

Should the government be doing more financially to support children’s nutrition and health in terms of breakfast clubs and lunch subsidies? Do parents need advice on making the right food choices for their children / training on cookery skills? Have your say!

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