Foreign studies Health Education Research Advance Access published May 19, 2011 by Claire Drummond1* and Lorraine Sheppard2,3 School canteen guidelines Canteen guidelines developed in most Australian states and territories apply to all situations where food and beverages are supplied in the school environment [15]. The aims of the guidelines are to provide a framework to support the implementation of sale of healthy food in school canteens. Currently, canteen guidelines refer only to the school canteens in the state or territory in which they were developed, however, National canteen guidelines have been written which harmonize existing State and Territory school canteen guidelines [31]. Canteen guidelines for schools in South Australia …show more content…
The governing council Currently, school councils in many state schools make the financial decisions that affect the dayto- day running of the school. According to Bush and Gamage [37], this is a move away from the traditional centralized control and is based on the assumption that individual schools take ownership of their own economic outcomes rather than national or local politicians determining on national or local need. Schools or Governing Councils have influential power to manage the schools’ own affairs within a national framework and are usually compiled of major stakeholders such as staff and parents with operational management devolved to the school principal [37]. While this makes sense at the local level, it also can raise some concerns. The Governing Councils within this research made the majority of financial decisions in the schools, incorporating (among other areas) the canteens profit and loss. The council, run by volunteer parents and teachers in after-school hours, were sometimes unlikely to include the canteen manager in any decision- making regarding the canteen. In some instances, the canteen manager was given instructions on products or ‘special fundraising’ events that should be included and marketed in order to increase profits. This is alarming given that in only one school did the member of the school council have any specific nutritional training. Some of the school principals did concur that the financial decisions sometimes made by the
These are elected by parents of the children at the school - or they may be appointed by the
| The head teacher is responsible for the whole school from staff, pupil to finances.
Foundation and trust schools are mostly run by the school governing body, they will call the shots on the school admission policy with the local education authority.
How much funding the school receives (if public) from the government - depending on how much funds are readily available at a school can result in resources either been diminished or not possible due to lack of funds or more pressing issues at the school whereby money would best
One of the most controversial issues today is the question of how to address childhood obesity. Because of the large proportion of meals that children, particularly low-income children, consume in schools, cafeteria food has been targeted by dietary reformers as in need of a major overhaul. However, while many different types of new school menus have been proposed, the extent to which healthier foods can be offered remains controversial. Opponents to reform state that children will not eat healthier lunches, and that changing the food that children eat will have minimal impact, since the children will either bring food from home or eat food at home that is more 'kid friendly.'
Voluntary –controlled schools are funded and run by the Local Authority, like above the school, Employs the school’s staff, and Sets the admissions criteria.
Are run by the school governing body, who decide on the school admission policy with the local education authority. The
These changes intended to introduce principles of supply and demand into schools. Schools were forced to compete with each other for pupils and resources. Before the 1988 Act, entry to schools was based on catchment areas and they did not have to compete for children. After 1988, catchment areas still existed but parents had the right to go outside them. Competition was increased and a big part of that was due to league tables and statistics being produced. However, the 1988 Act contains contradictory messages. One message is concerned with increasing centralisation and state control and the second is concerned with parental choice
Standard 8: Food and drink specifies that adequate and nutritious food and drink are essential for children’s well-being. The registered person and staff have a good understanding of
Also, there was a provision that stated if the school was performing poorly for two straight years; the parents have an option of transferring their child to a better performing school. Family involvement is being informed of the curriculum with description which is understandable, and also mandated report cards and parent-teacher conference.
School funding has seemed like a top priority for most people. It has been said that since the budget cuts of
Regulations for foods, served in public schools are a matter of great concern as it is essential for the purpose of creating a healthier lifestyle for children studying in public schools. The government has supported several children through the free education and free food program. But the quality of this food is not at par with the standard of the food quality approved by nutritionists so it needs to be changes.
A school is the unifying factor that holds a community together, and if a school shuts down for any reason it impacts
Have you ever tasted school cafeteria food? I don’t think you would want to. In school story books, do you have characters saying that the food tasted good at school cafeterias? Nope. Why is this? Cafeteria food is often cheap, bought in bulk, high in calories, malnutritious, and microwaved. Student polls and opinions prove this. Therefore, this leads to a suggestion: Healthier, tastier foods and a better, advanced lunch system should be implemented.
Junk food, junk food, junk food is around all corners of schools. Chocolate, cookies, soda, potato chips, and Sour Strings may sound delectable to some people, but are they nutritious? Some people wonder if there should be a change. Encouraging exceptional nutrition in schools is essential by reasons of students will consume foods that are better for them, schools will pay less for meals, and fewer students would go hungry.