Six good reasons for children to stay for a school meal

It is important that children get and enjoy a healthy and nutritious meal.

1. It can be difficult to get children to try new foods. At school we let them try small portions of food to see if they like it and if so they can have more.
2. Your child will learn how to talk to others whilst sitting at a table enjoying their meal and making new friends.
3. The experience will help your child gain confidence.
4. Teaching and supervisory staff are on hand to encourage children to eat their school lunch.
5. It will help children learn to use cutlery properly and safely.
6. It is the best way of ensuring children are attentive and in the best frame of mind to learn in afternoon lessons.