The ‘Nourishing the Future’ report by Barnardos, which is based upon a survey of 2,239 UK parents, highlights growing evidence that too many children are missing out on nutritious food, with a major impact on their health.
A further report, also published today by the School Food Review, pushes the case for free school meals to be expanded, starting with all families on Universal Credit or equivalent benefits, to improve children’s health and wellbeing, outcomes and wider social benefits including reduced inequalities.
The School Food Review is a coalition of 37 organisations spanning educational bodies, charities, caterer representatives, unions and academics.
Both reports are being launched at a parliamentary event hosted by the School Food Review, whose members include, The Food Foundation, School Food Matters, Chefs in Schools, Bite Back and Barnardo’s as well as other charities, educational bodies, unions, academics and caterers.
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