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# Staffordshire education bosses back review of school meals
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/staffordshire-education-bosses-back-review-of-school-meals/
- Published: 2013-07-15T07:30:33.000Z
- Updated: 2013-07-13T18:52:07.000Z
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Education, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:24, News

Education bosses in Staffordshire have welcomed a review of school meals.

A [new Government report](http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-23270715?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk) has suggested head teachers ban packed lunches to ensure unhealthy foods aren’t being eaten.

The School Food Plan is also looking at extending the free school meals entitlement, as well as developing after school cooking lessons for children and parents.

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Ben Adams

County councillor Ben Adams, cabinet member for learning and skills, said it was important youngsters were getting the right food.

“It is well documented that children who are provided with a quality, healthy and nutritionally well balanced meal improve their learning and concentration, so it is extremely important our children have access to meals in school,” he added.

“We have been working hard to ensure school meals are the most attractive option for parents in terms of cost, taste and choice.

“There are tremendous benefits from investing in decent cooked meals in schools, namely we can ensure children are getting at least one healthy nutritious meal a day which we know leads to increased learning.

“There are also benefits for the wider economy. We use local suppliers wherever possible, which reduces transport costs and makes the most of our local businesses.”