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Get ready to meet the new School Food Standards

Picture of Finn Morgan, Department for Education Commercial Lead for School Food, on a dark green background alongside text which reads: "These standards cover food across the school day including breakfast, breaks and lunchtime. They will become mandatory for all schools in England from the start of the next school year in September 2027."

Get ready to meet the new School Food Standards

The Department for Education (DfE) has announced a major update to the School Food Standards . This is the first change to the standards since their introduction more than a decade ago. These standards cover food across the school day including …

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What is the Risk Protection Arrangement (RPA)?

Helen Lumb - Schools Engagement Manager, Schools Commercial Team, 21 September 2021 - Services

We asked Helen Lumb, Schools Engagement Manager in the Schools Commercial Team, 10 quick questions on the Risk Protection Arrangement (RPA).

Get help buying for schools

Matthew Gage - Deputy Director, Schools Commercial Team, 21 September 2021 - Services

Matthew Gage, Deputy Director for the Schools Commercial Team, explains what happens next for a Department for Education-funded schools buying service.