Sir William Stanier is celebrating their Foundation Food Award Achievement.

SWS has achieved the prestigious Foundation Food Award from the Food for Life initiative. This nationally-recognised framework celebrates their commitment to providing high quality food education and promoting sustainable practices within the school community.

The hard work of their Food Department, working alongside Catering Manager has made this achievement possible. With a focus on integrating food education into lessons and whole-school events, students have enriched their understanding of nutrition and healthy eating.

Community initiatives have helped to emphasize the importance of community in their food journey:

  • Activities that involve parents in school cooking experiences
  • Charity bake sales
  • Regular cooking for local homeless and vulnerable people charities .

Efforts to ensure the sustainability of ingredients and offer diverse options in school meals also reflect our dedication to creating a positive food culture.

Sara Randle, Curriculum Leader for Food at SWS said

‘This award is a significant milestone, especially considering it is typically achieved by only a select few secondary schools. We encourage other schools within our trust to consider applying for this award as well. Our Food Department is more than happy to share insights and assist with the application process.'

For more information or to discuss how we can support your school, please contact Sara Randle at sara.randle@sws.cheshire.sch.uk.