A PROGRAMME which aims to transform food culture within Scotland’s schools has been successfully piloted in 23 schools and now is to be rolled out to more schools across the country.
The Food for Life Scotland Education Framework has engaged with 3,200 children and 290 teachers by working in partnership with local producers, authority catering services and authority education departments.
It aims to help pupils enhance their knowledge of food with activities such as visiting farms, growing food at school, assisting school cooks and developing solutions to food waste.
Commenting on an event in Stirling tomorrow to celebrate the programme’s success, Angela Mitchell, Food for Life Scotland Manager, said:
“This event to celebrate the success of the of the Food for Life Scotland Education Framework so far, ties in perfectly with the Year of Food & Drink’s celebratory month.
"We’re delighted that many of our Pathfinder schools have agreed to become as ‘Ambassadors’ in their local areas, and will effectively be hubs for sharing good practice and helping other schools on their good food journeys.
"Our team will be continuing their provision of introductory sessions and on-going support for new Food for Life Scotland schools in the coming months and will work with our partners to deliver professional development events for educational practitioners and catering staff.”
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