School Meals: Nutrition
Commons · Question 4940 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Jas Athwal
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to improve the nutritional quality of grab and go style foods in schools.
Answer
Answered by Olivia Bailey, 16 Jun 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...