Good to see the FT diving deep into the quagmire that is our broken food system. I took Madeleine to see @chefsinschools.bsky.social work in action, to look at how schools can be a crucial part of the solution

Funding p/meal isn't ~the~ issue 🫳🎤 (+ other controversial opinions). To achieve great school food, we need all of: expectation of positive school food culture, monitored standards, time allowed to eat, practical food ed, quality focus, AND a more *dynamic* funding model. 🥗 #schoolmeals #schoolfood

ahh I can't believe I missed this news at the time - massive congratulations to Anna and team. This is so well deserved 🏆

Y'day I spoke at @forwardinstitute.bsky.social about a broken food system in which kids access to nourishment depends on their parents' income. Change is possible, it takes collective action 👉 Demand better food and food culture in schools 👉 Tackle the #1 driver of ill-health:poverty #FoodSystems

"And because they are better nourished, they are more regulated in class, which has a positive impact on their behaviour’". Deputy Headteacher at Redriff Primary School. Better food = better learning.

This report dives into the political quagmire of food-related ill-health, showing how we became frogs in the boiling water of a broken food system. Key takeaways from me: 🧵

Our friends @impurbanhealth.bsky.social funded an evaluation of @mayorofldn.bsky.social flagship free school meal policy, and the report is out today - well worth a dig through. My headlines at first glance (UC=Universal Credit):