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🔍 Packed Lunches vs. School Meals 2024: Which Offers the Best Value? 📊🍎 Every two years, our most-read blog dives into one of the most pressing questions for parents, schools, and policymakers alike: Are packed lunches or school meals more cost-effective? With food prices rising and nutritional standards evolving, making an informed choice has never been more crucial. In our latest update, we’ve meticulously compared the costs and nutritional benefits of packed lunches against school meals in 2024. From detailed supermarket breakdowns to a thorough cost analysis, we reveal: 🔹 True Costs: See how the daily expense of preparing packed lunches stacks up against the cost of school meals. 🔹 Nutritional Value: Discover how both options measure up in meeting the School Food Standards. 🔹 Convenience vs. Customisation: Evaluate the benefits of convenience with school meals versus the flexibility of packed lunches. This blog isn’t just about numbers—it’s about making smarter choices for your child’s health and your family budget. If you’re a parent, educator, or involved in school nutrition, this is a must-read! Ready to find out which option offers the best value? Click below to read the full comparison and make an informed decision for 2024. 👇 Read the Full Blog HERE: https://lnkd.in/e6NaAqbx #SchoolMeals #PackedLunches #CostComparison #SchoolNutrition #HealthyEating #NutritionalStandards #FoodCost #SchoolHealth #UKSchools #NutritionEducation #HealthyLunches #FoodValue #2024Trends

💻📖The Future of Education: A Look at EdTech Trends in UK Schools📖💻 Fasten your seatbelts, fellow educators and tech enthusiasts! We're about to blast off into the exhilarating world of EdTech in UK schools. And believe me, it's more thrilling than a school trip to the Science Museum - with fewer lost lunchboxes and forgotten permission slips! Education, meet technology. Technology, meet education. You two were made for each other! In the rapidly evolving realm of education, technology is the new kid on the block who's not just disrupting the status quo but redefining it! Let's start with the biggie: Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR and AR). These aren't just for gaming anymore. They've snuck into our classrooms, transforming them into dynamic, interactive spaces. One minute your students are exploring the depths of the Amazon rainforest, the next, they're stepping onto the surface of Mars. With VR and AR, the only limit is the sky—well, not even that, as we've just seen! Now, onto our trusty sidekick, AI. Artificial Intelligence is doing the heavy lifting in personalised learning, giving us insights about student's learning patterns, strengths, and areas for improvement. It’s like having a super-smart owl delivering personalised learning packages. No more one-size-fits-all approach, we’re talking tailored suits here, people! And let's not forget about our friend, the Cloud. Thanks to this ethereal marvel, we have access to unlimited resources, real-time collaboration, and the ability to learn anywhere, anytime. Who needs an invisibility cloak when you have the Cloud to break down the walls of the classroom? So there you have it, the glorious union of education and technology! With these fantastic trends, UK schools are not just stepping, but leaping into the future. And we’re not just spectators, we’re pioneers on this wild journey. So, grab your explorer's hat, and let's embrace the EdTech revolution together! If you have any questions be sure to drop us an email and we'll get back to you ASAP👌 Leah😊 📞03445070164 ✉️ hello@schoolhealthuk.co.uk 💻schoolhealthuk.co.uk #school #lunchtimes #childrenshealth #teaching #teacher #teachers #students #development #growth #healthylunchtimes #HEW23 #ForEveryone #school #schoollunch #schoolmeals #schoolenvironment #schoollunchtime #betterlunchtime #teachers #schoolcaterers #parents #InclusivePlay #BetterLunchBreaks #UKSchools #EdTechRevolution #FutureReady #VRinEducation #AIinSchools #CloudLearning #EdTechTrends #UKSchools #EducationEvolution

⭐️SHARPS COPSE PRIMARY SCHOOL⭐️ Congratulations to Sharpe’s Corpse Primary school in Hampshire who have worked very hard to embed their better lunchtime. They are only 2/3rds of the way through the process but are already seeing some fantastic results and comments from pupils. Pre and post intervention they reported: 69% reduction of lunchtime reflection 82% reduction of first aid incidents Whilst pupils AND staff also commented how much they have enjoyed their new routines. Well done Sharpe’s Corpse! IF YOU WANT TO SEE HOW SIMPLE A BETTER LUNCHTIME IS, HEAD TO schoolhealthuk.co.uk 👏 📞03445070164 📧hello@schoolhealthuk.co.uk 💻schoolhealthuk.co.uk #schoolhealthuk #school #eating #food #packedlunch #toptips #lunch #teacher #teachersofinstagram #favourites #lunchtime #schooltime #healthyeating #5aday #fruit #vegetables #veg #christmas #christmasholidays #newyear #packedlunch #lunch #backtoschool #halloween #food #toptips #eating #teachersofinstagram #parents #children #autumnterm #funrecipe #recipes

💪🍎IMPROVE YOUR SCHOOL LUNCHTIME WITH THESE 7 USEFUL TIPS 🍎💪 We go into schools every day... here's how to make lunchtimes better… 1. Get rid of queues. ❌🚶♂️ The easiest way to do this is to sit pupils at ALLOCATED SEATS in the dining space, where they have to come in and sit together on established tables - NEVER SEPARATE packed lunches vs school meals. Doing so removes noise, long queues, and needless movement. 2. Have SET TIMINGS in the dining space ⏰🍴 (i.e your sitting runs from 12-12.20). 'FAST eaters' wait until the rest of their ‘sitting’ has finished. Why? Because this takes the pressure off the playground AND encourages a ‘social dining space’. 3. Have a LEAD 👵📣 In the dining space who is a confident coordinator- your dining space is the most important aspect of your lunchtime. Having someone who can control it and coordinate the running of it will save hours of your time. 4. Have LESS STAFF 🗑👨🏫 Trust us. You could have 100 lunch staff and you’ll be asked to get more; having fewer colleagues ZONED in correct areas (see image) will ensure there are no staff ‘floating’ and certainly none stood in the same place 5. Bring first aid outside into a ‘wellbeing zone’ 👩⚕️✅ This has reduced first aid incidents in 87% of the schools we’ve worked in. How? Most pupils will make ‘excuses’ to go inside to your ‘hospital’ as it’s a novelty. Having it outside means that pupils can come and sit and be dealt with on the spot and, often, can just be told to sit and have a chat as opposed to filling in reams of pointless paperwork, that schools have recently been challenged to avoid! 6. Stop banning football ⚽️ Kids love football. If you’ve followed the above steps, your playground should be less busy, your lunchtime should be calmer, there will be fewer incidents and there will be room for football. So allow it! 7. Just let us sort it all out for you ✅ With one visit we'll conduct a comprehensive audit and review of your lunchtime, make a plan for you based on what you have available and what we believe you can do to make lunchtimes better! You'll get a comprehensive report with actions, resources & everything you need tailored around your school DON'T FORGET, for pupils who do take a packed lunches to school, I have created a straight forward Packed Lunch Guidance (LINKED BELOW) which, when followed, will ensure children will be obtaining all of the nutrition they need throughout the day! ⚠️PACKED LUNCH GUIDANCE https://lnkd.in/embx4dyu If you have any questions be sure to drop us an email and we'll get back to you ASAP👌 Leah😊 📞03445070164 ✉️ hello@schoolhealthuk.co.uk 💻schoolhealthuk.co.uk #school #lunchtimes #childrenshealth #teaching #teacher #teachers #students #development #growth #healthylunchtimes #HEW23 #ForEveryone #school #schoollunch #schoolmeals #schoolenvironment #schoollunchtime #betterlunchtime #teachers #schoolcaterers

🤩🍏WE ARE WORKING WITH BRADFORD CITY COUNCIL🍏🤩 We are thrilled to be partnering with Bradford City Councils Living Well School’s Programme. We’ve worked with a number of schools in Bradford and West Yorkshire and are proud to be part of the councils fantastic resource hub as they look to continue health promotion across the whole county. You can find us in the support directory here: https://lnkd.in/efayYby3 📞03445070164 📧hello@schoolhealthuk.co.uk 💻schoolhealthuk.co.uk #schoolhealthuk #school #eating #food #packedlunch #toptips #lunch #teacher #teachersofinstagram #favourites #lunchtime #schooltime #healthyeating #5aday #fruit #vegetables #veg #christmas #christmasholidays #newyear

😊🧃THE HIDDEN BENEFITS OF REVAMPING SCHOOL LUNCHTIMES - HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE🧃😊 While the advantages of improving school lunchtimes may not always be immediately obvious, many hidden benefits await those who embark on this journey. Beyond simply satisfying hunger, these transformations can create a more nourishing environment and profoundly impact the school community. Often, having worked with a school and embedded the Better Lunchtimes Project, leaders tell us that pupils' behaviour has improved whilst pupils' mental health and staff morale and community engagement increases! The positive effects ripple throughout the school environment and last for generations. In addressing the dining experience, ensuring pupils have ‘protected time’ to enjoy their lunch, we’ve consistently found that - indirectly - unhealthy packed lunches drop also. Children often report that they enjoy being able to sit with their peers and enjoy having organised variety on the playground -thus reducing feelings of anxiety for pupils and improving behaviour. DON'T FORGET, for pupils who do take a packed lunches to school, I have created a straight forward Packed Lunch Guidance (LINKED BELOW) which, when followed, will ensure children will be obtaining all of the nutrition they need throughout the day! ⚠️PACKED LUNCH GUIDANCE https://lnkd.in/embx4dyu If you have any questions be sure to drop us an email and we'll get back to you ASAP👌 Leah😊 📞03445070164 ✉️ hello@schoolhealthuk.co.uk 💻schoolhealthuk.co.uk #HealthyEatingRevolution #NutritionMatters #LunchtimeTransformation #WellnessAtSchool #StudentFuel #EducationalNourishment #MindfulMunching #EmpowerSchoolLunch #FuelingSuccess #HappyAndHealthy #SchoolLunchMakeover #TasteTheChange #LunchtimeLearning #SmartChoices #BoostingBrainpower #FoodForThought #RevampSchoolLunch #HiddenBenefits #HealthierHabits #SchoolLunchSustainability #WellFedStudents #NourishYoungMinds #MealtimeMomentum #PositiveChanges #EducationalEmpowerment

✅😊WHY A BETTER LUNCHTIME MAKES FINANCIAL SENSE...😊✅ Investing in a Better school lunchtime isn't just good for the pupil's well-being; it's a sound financial decision. Most schools we visited are spending hours of resources dealing with a poorly organised and sometimes chaotic lunchtime, with both senior leaders AND additional staff being recruited to support the running of a lunchtime. Despite this, schools tell us that behaviour is at its ‘worst’ during the lunch period. In addition, schools report to us that their lunch staff are often ‘uninspired’ and ‘less engaged’ than leaders would expect, resulting in either additional staff or external sports coaches running activities at lunchtime to accommodate. By organising a lunchtime that is consistent for the whole school (from senior leaders, teaching staff and pupils), where everyone knows the timings of lunch, what activities are available for pupils and who pupils are sat with, the potential for anxiety is reduced. In addition, by allocating the correct personalities around skill sets to the most appropriate roles amongst the lunchtime workforce, schools find that it is much more likely LESS staff is more effective (how often do staff end up standing together at lunchtimes!). 80% of the schools we go into have too many staff, or staff allocated in the wrong areas, or, often, staff being required to shepherd pupils from A to B. Just by sorting out these vital components, schools will find benefits both for your pupil's health and wellbeing and your school's financial stability. If you have any questions be sure to drop us an email and we'll get back to you ASAP👌 Leah😊 📞03445070164 ✉️ hello@schoolhealthuk.co.uk 💻schoolhealthuk.co.uk #EconomicEfficiency #FinancialWellness #CostEffectiveLunch #LunchtimeSavings #BudgetFriendlyLunch #InvestInNutrition #FinancialGains #SmartSpending #LunchtimeEconomics #SustainableLunch #ProfitableChoices #LunchROI #FinancialWellbeing #HealthyEatingSavings #MoneySmartLunch #FinancialNutrition #InvestingInHealth #LunchtimeReturns #FinancialStewardship #FinancialWisdom #FinancialBenefits #NutritionInvestment #SavingsOnTheMenu #BalancedBudgets #LunchtimeProductivity #EconomicGrowth #LunchtimeValue

🤩 WEST HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL 🤩 A lovely initiative from West Hill who recently embedded the kitemark! Headteacher Kelly was very keen to ensure that the values of lunchtime are as high as the rest of school and this lunchtime manifesto is spoken at the beginning of each sitting with every pupil agreeing to it😊 To embed a lunchtime that compliments the rest of your school day head to: https://lnkd.in/exmKhC4i 📞03445070164 ✉️ hello@schoolhealthuk.co.uk 💻schoolhealthuk.co.uk #school #lunchtimes #childrenshealth #teaching #teacher #teachers #students #development #growth #LACA #NSMW23 #schoolhealthuk #school #eating #food #packedlunch #toptips #lunch #teacher #teachersofinstagram #favourites #lunchtime #foodofinsta #schooltime #healthyeating #5aday #walking #healthylifestyle #benefitsofwalking #getoutside #energy #health

⭐🧃THE BETTER LUNCHTIMES PROJECT🧃⭐ Our Better Lunchtimes Project is once again improving whole school communities! Just last week Paul was told by Headteacher Tamsin “this really has transformed our school day - I’m not on duty anymore!” To embed a lunchtime that compliments the rest of your school day head to: https://lnkd.in/exmKhC4i 📞03445070164 ✉️ hello@schoolhealthuk.co.uk 💻schoolhealthuk.co.uk #school #lunchtimes #childrenshealth #teaching #teacher #teachers #students #development #growth #LACA #NSMW23 #schoolhealthuk #school #eating #food #packedlunch #toptips #lunch #teacher #teachersofinstagram #favourites #lunchtime #foodofinsta #schooltime #healthyeating #5aday #walking #healthylifestyle #benefitsofwalking #getoutside #energy #health

⚠️WE’RE GIVING AWAY OUR SECRETS⚠️ LEARN HOW TO REVOLUTIONISE YOUR SCHOOL LUNCHTIME IN 10 MINUTES 🤩 Join us for an exclusive 10-minute workshop revealing the hidden secrets that will revolutionise your school's lunchtime and transform your entire school day. Learn practical steps you can implement tomorrow to enhance the whole school day!👌 Discover solutions to the most common lunchtime issues affecting your school and how addressing them can save time, money, and even please Ofsted.👍 Swipe and deploy our proven structure which successfully improves hundreds of school lunchtimes every year!😊 Find out how to drastically reduce incidents in school by 87% and save thousands on unnecessary lunch staff! That’s not all - explore the strategies we use to diminish anxiety surrounding lunchtimes to ensure a more positive and harmonious school environment. All of this is completely free - REGISTER HERE (link to form below) and receive the FREE 10 MINUTE WORKSHOP TODAY😆 https://lnkd.in/ecFByzi9 📞03445070164 ✉️ hello@schoolhealthuk.co.uk 💻schoolhealthuk.co.uk #school #lunchtimes #childrenshealth #teaching #teacher #teachers #students #development #growth #LACA #NSMW23 #schoolhealthuk #school #eating #food #packedlunch #toptips #lunch #teacher #teachersofinstagram #favourites #lunchtime #foodofinsta #schooltime #healthyeating #5aday #walking #healthylifestyle #benefitsofwalking #getoutside #energy #health