Online: Briefing for leaders - Introducing the new School Food Standards

Supporting school leaders to prepare for statutory changes to school food.

A concise online briefing for school leaders, governors and professionals to provide an overview of the proposed statutory updates to the School Food Standards and their implications for schools. This session will be offered at no cost to all Leeds schools, settings and partners.

Details

This briefing is designed to provide school leaders, headteachers, governors and relevant professionals with an overview of the proposed statutory updates to the School Food Standards, planned from September 2027.

The session will outline the key proposed changes and the rationale behind them, including alignment with current nutritional guidance, reducing sugar, increasing fibre, and adopting a more consistent whole-school approach to food provision.

Participants will gain an understanding of the potential implications for schools, including leadership, policy development, catering provision and school culture. The briefing will also highlight proposed expectations around school food governance, including the proposed requirement for schools to publish a school food policy on their website.

This introductory session is intended to raise awareness of the forthcoming statutory changes and support early planning. More detailed training, exploring implementation and practical application in school settings, will be available from February.

Outcome

By the end of the briefing, participants will:

• Understand the key proposed statutory changes to the School Food Standards.
• Gain an overview of the potential implications for schools, school leadership and governance.
• Recognise the importance of a whole-school approach to food and nutrition.
• Understand emerging expectations around school food policy and accountability.
• Be aware of the timeline for change and the support available to help schools prepare.
• Understand how to access further, more detailed training and implementation support from February.

Trainer

Health and Wellbeing Services

Booking information

There is no fee for Leeds schools attending this session.

Cancellation Fee:
If you have booked a place and are unable to attend or need to cancel your place, please cancel via your Leeds for Learning account at least 48 hours in advance of the event so that we can release your place to delegates on the waiting list. The event is free but we reserve the right to impose a charge of £25 where delegates do not attend and have not informed us of their cancellation.

For further information please contact schoolwellbeing@leeds.gov.uk