School Meals: Nutrition
Commons · Question 54 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 22 May 2026
Question
Asked by Andrew Rosindell
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she has taken to ensure nutritionally balanced meals in English state schools.
Answer
Answered by Olivia Bailey, 22 May 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...