School Meals: Nutrition
Commons · Question 127313 · Tabled 14 Apr 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by James McMurdock
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of current school food standards in improving children’s nutritional outcomes.
Answer
Answered by Olivia Bailey, 23 Apr 2026
The School Food Standards set the mandatory nutritional framework for food and drink provided in state‑funded schools in England. They are designed to ensure children receive the energy and nutrients they need during the school day, while giving schools f...