Food in Schools
What?	Food education has become a national priority, the aim of the Food in Schools programme is to develop food and nutrition education within our schools. Food in Schools Accredited Trainers work closely with the National Healthy Schools Standard and Healthy Schools Co-ordinators, delivering vital training to primary schools. Many secondary schools have outreach programmes with their local primary schools of which this is seen to be a part. How does the programme work? Usually a qualified and experienced secondary food teacher is nominated to become a trainer. Their school makes a commitment to the programme ensuring that the trainer has sufficient release time and support. They attend a DCSF funded course to become a trainer ­ full training is given on how to plan and deliver an effective course for primary teachers. A food teacher arranges training a minimum fo 10 local primary schools and support is provided to plan the training. The food teacher supports the local primary schools after the training. The training plans and training are monitored and Accredited Trainer status is given. For further information check out www.foodinschools.org
Further information	Download an application form to register interest in becoming a trainer on the Food in Schools Programme, or if you want to learn more about Food in Schools in your area, go to www.foodinschools.org or email Paul.Drury@data.org.uk
Active Kids
What?	Curriculum materials for this scheme linked to the Sainsbury's voucher collection authored by Ali Farrell, Barbara Mottershead and Heather Sharrock - www.sainsburys.co.uk/activekids For further information and for information on the related award scheme for practical food work see Active Kids Get Cooking
Quantum Theatre's production of 'Captain Cholesterol and the Grannies from Mars'
What?	Quantum Theatre is one of the UK's largest and most well-established science-based Theatre-in Education companies performing at some 1,500 primary and secondary schools every year. One of our their most popular productions is 'Captain Cholesterol and the Grannies from Mars' (for primary schools) which explores the area of the National Curriculum on health and nutrition; the components of a balanced diet and the need for exercise. The show is often booked by healthy diet promotion people at the borough and district council level as well as by schools.
Further information	www.quantumtheatre.co.uk/ourshows1.html or email Gideon Escott: office@quantumtheatre.co.uk