Healthy Eating Websites

Food in Schools Toolkit
A FREE resources which provides guidance and resources to support schools in taking a whole school approach to healthy eating and drinking

5 A Day Resources
FREE resources that can be downloaded or ordered through the website include posters, postcards and brochures

Healthy Living Blueprint
A one stop shop to lots of other useful websites under headings including "vending machines" and "packed lunches"

Yorkshire Water
Primary schools can request a FREE education pack including posters, booklets, worksheets and two CD ROMS. There is also a downloadable science pack aimed at KS2. Click on "Yorkshire Water" and then "Education".

Food Standards Agency
Produce a wide range of publications, many of these are available FREE of charge and many are printed in community languages. A sub-section of this site www.eatwell.gov.ukis more specifically focussed on helping people to make healthier choices and includes interactive games about healthy eating and food safety.

British Nutrition Foundation
This site is an excellent source of information on all nutrition matters. Search on "Publications" and you will see the resources that are offered. There is a whole section on "Education Resources" including videos and CD ROMS nb these are NOT free. Click on "Education" on the home page and then on "Teacher Centre" to find lots of classroom resources such as 27 worksheets, posters, presentations etc.

The British Heart Foundation
Choose "Young People" from the main menu. You will then be able to choose to look at resources relating to under or over 11 year olds. There are links to games, resources and teaching materials. The Artie Beat Club is a particularly good resource for children aged 7 - 11. A whole class can join the club together and receive stickers, a newsletter and five a day fridge chart.

The Comic Company
A range of colourful health resources to buy.

Fruit & Salad Seasonality Chart   Vegetable Seasonality Chart

The charts indicate when UK fruit and vegetables are available,
and distinguish between those periods when produce is
available and when it is likely to be available at a lower price due to higher levels of production and lower input costs, this roughly equates to the traditional notion of seasonality.

Breakfast Clubs

Breakfast Club Plus UK network that supports Breakfast clubs. There is lots of advice and free resources available.

School Food Trust

The School Food Trust was established by the Department for Education and Skills in September 2005. Its remit is to transform school food and food skills, promote the education and health of children and young people and improve the quality of food in schools.