{"id":48329,"date":"2026-04-15T10:45:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T10:45:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naijaglobalnews.org\/?p=48329"},"modified":"2026-04-15T10:45:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T10:45:50","slug":"uk-parents-have-you-considered-switching-your-children-from-school-dinners-to-packed-lunches-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naijaglobalnews.org\/?p=48329","title":{"rendered":"UK parents: have you considered switching your children from school dinners to packed lunches? | Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">The government is to announce an overhaul to school food standards in England that will lead to dishes such as fish and chips and steamed sponges being banned. The new rules, which are part of efforts to lower the rates of childhood obesity, will apply from September.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">We would like to hear parents\u2019 views on their children\u2019s school meals. Does your child like eating them? Has there been a change in quality? Have you recently considered switching your children from school dinners to packed lunches?<\/p>\n<p>Share your experience<\/p>\n<p>You can tell us your views using this form.<\/p>\n<p>Your responses, which can be anonymous, are secure as the form is encrypted and only the Guardian has access to your contributions. We will only use the data you provide us for the purpose of the feature and we will delete any personal data when we no longer require it for this purpose. For alternative ways to get in touch securely please see our tips guide.<\/p>\n<p>Have you recently considered switching your children from school dinners to packed lunches, and why? <\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-t4ab9u\">Please include as much detail as possible. <\/p>\n<p>Does your child like eating school meals? <\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-t4ab9u\">Please include as much detail as possible. <\/p>\n<p> Has there been a change in quality offered at your child&#8217;s school? <\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-t4ab9u\">Please include as much detail as possible. <\/p>\n<p>If you are happy to, please upload a photo of yourself here <span class=\"dcr-1dx52k9\">Optional<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-14g8jkp\">Please note, the maximum file size is 5.7 MB.<\/p>\n<p>Choose file<\/p>\n<p>Can we publish your response? <\/p>\n<p>You can add more information here <span class=\"dcr-1dx52k9\">Optional<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-t4ab9u\">If you include other people&#8217;s names please ask them first.<\/p>\n<p>Would you be interested in speaking to our audio and\/or video teams? <\/p>\n<p>By submitting your response, you are agreeing to share your details with us for this feature.<\/p>\n<p>Submit<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><em><strong>If you\u2019re having trouble using the form click here. 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