Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

We are committed to improving the quality of life in Barnsley and want to inspire pride in our town and communities.



fit for the future fit for the future

Fit for the Future works with a wide range of partners including local community groups and the general public. By working together, everyone will be able to make a difference and improve people’s health in Barnsley.


School Food Trust School Food Trust

The School Food Trust was established by the Department for Education and Skills in September 2005. Its remit is to transform school food and food skills, promote the education and health of children and young people and improve the quality of food in schools.

Barnsley Healthy Schools Barnsley Healthy Schools

A HEALTHY SCHOOL IS ONE THAT IS SUCCESSFUL IN HELPING PUPILS TO DO THEIR BEST AND BUILD ON THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS.
If your school is located in the Barnsley area, we can help you to achieve Healthy School status and improve the learning environment of your children. Please browse our website to find out more or call us to discuss how we can help you.

LACA LACA

LACA is the professional body representing 1000 catering managers and suppliers who provide catering services to all sectors of Local Authorities in England, Wales and Scotland. Local authority caterers are responsible for providing more than 2.5 million school meals a day, civic catering such as town halls and leisure centres, for social services catering such as residential homes for the elderly and meals on wheels.

Food Standards Agency Food Standards Agency

The Food Standards Agency is an independent Government department set up by an Act of Parliament in 2000 to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food. Everything we do reflects our vision of Safe food and healthy eating for all.

Department of Health Department of Health

The Department of Health (DH) exists to improve the health and wellbeing of people in England.



British Nutrition Foundation British Nutrition Foundation

The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) was established over 40 years ago and exi
sts to deliver authoritative, evidence-based information on food and nutrition in the context of health and lifestyle. Accurate interpretation of nutrition science is at the heart of all we do.

BBC Food BBC Food

News and features, TV and radio programmes, recipes, and basics. Sections focus on healthy eating, in season, chefs and feeding children.



Channel 4 Learning Channel 4 Learning

Channel 4 Learning began in 1993 when the ‘Channel 4 Schools’ television service first began broadcasting. In the subsequent 14 years much has changed in the formal education market, but what has remained a constant is Channel 4 Learning's commitment to providing innovative, curriculum–focused products and services to motivate and inspire teachers and learners.

Little book of goodness Little book of goodness

Little book of goodness aimed at parents of new starter children, and gives information about school meals.