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From this September, every child in a household receiving Universal Credit will be eligible for free school meals in England. With over half a million children now eligible, the School Food Project is here to help schools transform food at scale: turning this momentum into better menus, skills and outcomes for every child. Register now to access trusted resources and be the first to find out everything school food as the Hub grows.

Transform your school

Get Involved

To create lasting change at scale, we need to work together. The School Food Project aims to engage chefs, schools, caterers, parents and pupils in a whole-school approach to transforming food for the better. See how you can get involved!

Who We Are

The School Food Project is a coalition-led project supporting schools to deliver high quality food and meaningful food education, in line with the new School Food Standards.

Registration

The School Food Project Hub brings together practical tools, guidance and inspiration from five organisations working to transform school food across England. Built for every school, wherever you're starting from. Create your free account to access these now.

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