News

Government tsar calls energy drinks ‘child protection issue’

There are fresh moves afoot to make energy drinks illegal for anyone under 16, as one school resorts to...

Jess Staufenberg
Jess Staufenberg
News

Study takes pictures of packed lunches to tackle obesity

A study into using so-called “nudge theory” to encourage parents to pack healthier lunches for primary school students will...

Pippa Allen-Kinross
Pippa Allen-Kinross
News

Ministers confirm sugar tax will be ringfenced for school sports

Ministers have confirmed that funding from a tax on sugary soft drinks will continue to be ring-fenced for school...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Stamford Hill primary has a playground you can eat

Stamford Hill primary school in Tottenham, north London, has installed an edible playground as part of a countrywide initiative...

Samantha Lauren King
Samantha Lauren King
News

Schools expected to provide 30 minutes of daily exercise for pupils under new government obesity strategy

The government has said primary schools should provide at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day for pupils...

John Dickens
John Dickens
Opinion

What pupils are REALLY allowed to eat at school

Schools must follow food standards and provide free meals to all infants. But dig into those standards and you’ll...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
Opinion

Should lessons in snoozing be part of the school curriculum?

Lack of sleep among teenagers could be causing serious problems for their health and academic progression. But are schools...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford