CYP Now - School meals: Healthy Eating for all. Even at School

While the recent efforts of Jamie Oliver have thrown a spotlight on school dinners, Hull council is ahead of the game in pioneering healthy meals, all day, for all primary pupils. Barbara Oaff investigates

Long before a certain celebrity chef questioned the quality of schooldinners, one council had already risen to the challenge and in a moreradical way than anything subsequently seen on TV. In 2003, it movedtowards introducing healthy lunches, as well as breakfasts and snacks.Significantly, and controversially, it also decided to offer everythingto every pupil free of charge.

Where is this pioneer of progressive provision? Hull, a place betterknown for being at the wrong end of league tables. When it comes toaverage earnings, Hull is near the very bottom; when it comes toobesity, it is right at the top. But against these odds, local childrenand supporters of the city's Eat Well Do Well initiative believe it isshowing signs of change.

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