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<p>We expect that kitchens will be fully open from the start of the autumn term and
normal legal requirements will apply about provision of food to all pupils who want
it, including for those eligible for benefits-related free school meals or universal
infant free school meals.</p><p>The Schools Food Standards provide the legislative
framework to ensure schools provide children with healthy food and drink options,
and to ensure that children get the energy and nutrition they need across the school
day.</p><p>The standards define the foods and drinks that must be provided, which
foods are restricted, and those, which must not be provided. They apply to all food
and drink provided to pupils on and off school premises and during an extended school
day (up to 6pm), including school trips, breakfast clubs, tuck shops, mid-morning
break, vending and after school clubs.</p><p>The department's advice on school food
standards is available here:<br> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/standards-for-school-food-in-england"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/standards-for-school-food-in-england</a>.</p><p>A
summary of the standards and a practical guide are available from the school food
plan website at:<br> <a href="http://www.schoolfoodplan.com/resources/" target="_blank">http://www.schoolfoodplan.com/resources/</a>.</p><p>We
believe that the School Food Standards have been transformational in the way schools
operate their meal services, but we know we must do more. We will be updating these
standards to bring them into line with revised nutritional recommendations on sugar
and fibre, and looking at how we can make the standards more consistent across the
school day.</p>
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