Beacon

Lead lasting change

Best for: Schools ready to transform their school food culture and support others. Currently open to schools in London, North East, North West, South West, West Midlands and Yorkshire & the Humber.

Transform your whole-school approach to food through an intensive partnership with our specialist teams. Share your experiences to help other schools learn what works in practice.

  • On-site support from specialist partners
  • Bespoke coaching across catering, curriculum, growing, leadership and pupil voice
  • Share practice and support other schools

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Explorer

Grow with your community

Best for: Schools ready to strengthen their food culture with expert and peer support. Currently open to schools in London and the North West.

Join a regional network where Explorer and Beacon schools learn together. We will support you with expert guidance while you learn from other schools.

  • Expert training and coaching for your school team
  • Regional workshops and planning sessions
  • Peer learning with Beacon schools
  • Develop policy and pupil-led food projects

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Discovery

Build your foundations

Best for: Schools looking for a flexible way to get started. Open to schools in all regions.

Learn how to improve your school food culture through flexible online learning and practical tools.

  • Online learning, resources and planning tools
  • Food education, growing and pupil voice toolkits
  • Practical guidance to support change in your school
  • Track progress and shape your school food strategy

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What we’re here to do

Improve Nutrition

Better food on every plate, every day.

Champion Food Education

Bring food to life from the dining hall to the classroom.

Create Lasting Impact

Better food in schools means better outcomes for children, in and out of the classroom.

School chefs preparing food.

“Without good school meals, children can’t concentrate, they can’t learn. Investing in good school food is investing in children’s health, wellbeing, and ability to thrive.”

Nathan Scarlett Head Chef
Henry Cavendish Primary School

“We’ve seen a real shift in how pupils engage with mealtimes since completing this course. Lunchtimes feel calmer, more positive and more respectful.”

Jo Graham Kitchen Manager
South Hunsley School, East Yorkshire