Welcome!
This web section has been created as a one-stop/hub for school food information and resources (see the 'related content' menu).
The Barnet School Food Standards Programme
The school setting is one place where we can make sure that children and young people can access healthy and nutritious food. As part of our efforts to build a healthy weight culture in Barnet, it is important that the school setting is included as part of a whole systems approach. Enabling all our residents to live healthy and happy lives is central to Barnet’s Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy and Corporate Plan- Our plan for Barnet 2023-2026: Caring for our People, our places and the planet.
In 2022, Barnet Public Health launched the School Food Standards Programme. This programme aims to support schools to provide school food and build a food environment that is line with the school food standards and best practice recommendations.
The School Food Support Plan
As part of the Barnet School Food Standards Programme, the School Food Support Plan 2025-27 provides a strategic & holistic outlook on areas that support should cover to improve Barnet School Food. Progress with the objectives highlighted in the plan will be tracked using a collaborative action plan. For an overview, please view the School Food Support Plan Infographic.
Need support with school food?
Please view the Barnet School Food Support Directory for key details and contacts for various services available. Alternatively, please use our Barnet School Food Query form if you have any questions or require signposting for your school. Also, you can join the free Barnet School Food Network which provides an opportunity for schools to connect, share learning, get expert advice, discuss challenges, and hear from Public Health and partners about school food‑related issues, developments and best practice.
News and Upcoming Training
-School Food Leads: Help us shape the Barnet School Food Network by completing our short survey about your support needs, priorities and training interests. Deadline is Friday the 9th of October.
-Bite Back runs a fully-funded programme in schools where students join forces with their school leadership to improve their food environment. Applications are open. Application form. Email for queries.
-Pro Veg have recently launched a new free e-learning course called 'Foundations of Plant-Based Cooking in Schools for Menu Leaders'. Sign up for the Pro Veg newsletter.
-Veg Power invite you to download their FREE Love your Lunchbox resource and Bang in some beans lottery funded initiative!