Inspire pupil leaders and transform your lunchtimes through School Food Ambassadors
This online training is designed for school staff to develop and support effective School Food Ambassador programmes, helping you improve or transform your school lunch service through pupil voice. The course will build your skills, knowledge and confidence to train and guide pupil ambassadors, while connecting with colleagues from across Leeds to share ideas and good practice. It supports raising aspirations, promoting leadership and increasing meaningful pupil participation in school food.
Details
This interactive online session will equip teachers and school staff to establish or strengthen a School Food Ambassador programme within their setting. You will learn how to effectively train and support pupils to take an active role in improving school meals and packed lunches. The School Food Ambassadors approach is centred on partnership working between pupils, catering teams and school leadership to raise the profile of lunchtime and ensure food provision meets the needs of your school community. During the session, you will explore practical strategies to develop pupils' understanding of healthy eating, the School Food Standards and the Eatwell Guide. The training also supports schools in promoting health and wellbeing and contributing to personal development, in line with the Ofsted Framework. Opportunities will be provided to share experiences, discuss challenges and learn from best practice across other schools. Further Information: This course is suitable for schools new to School Food Ambassadors, as well as those looking to strengthen an existing programme. As this is an online session, attendance is for school staff only. Resources and guidance shared during the training can be used to support pupil ambassadors back in school.
Outcome
Understand how to establish and develop a School Food Ambassador programme. - Gain practical strategies to train and support pupil ambassadors effectively. - Build confidence in leading pupil voice and leadership initiatives around food. - Develop knowledge of the School Food Standards and the Eatwell Guide. - Learn how to support pupils to review and improve school meals and packed lunches. - Share best practice and learn from other schools' experiences. - Promote pupil leadership, responsibility and engagement. - Strengthen the overall lunchtime experience and food culture within school.