HCL (Hertfordshire Catering Limited) has welcomed the updated Ofsted framework, which emphasizes the importance of nutrition and learning in schools. The new framework recognizes the crucial role that nutritious meals play in supporting children’s health, wellbeing, and academic achievement. HCL, a leading provider of catering services to schools, sees this update as a significant step forward in promoting child nutrition and learning.
The updated framework highlights the need for schools to provide high-quality food that meets the nutritional needs of their students. This includes serving meals that are balanced, varied, and made with fresh, wholesome ingredients. HCL has long advocated for the importance of nutritious meals in schools and has been working closely with schools to develop menus that meet these standards.
The new framework also emphasizes the importance of learning about food and nutrition in the curriculum. This includes teaching children about the benefits of healthy eating, how to cook and prepare meals, and where food comes from. HCL believes that this is a critical aspect of a child’s education, as it helps them develop essential life skills and makes them more aware of the importance of nutrition.
HCL has been at the forefront of promoting child nutrition and learning, working with schools to develop innovative and engaging food education programs. These programs include cooking classes, farm-to-table initiatives, and nutrition workshops, all designed to educate children about the importance of healthy eating and provide them with the skills they need to make informed food choices.
The company sees the updated Ofsted framework as a positive step towards recognizing the importance of nutrition and learning in schools. By emphasizing the need for high-quality food and nutrition education, the framework acknowledges the critical role that schools play in promoting children’s health, wellbeing, and academic achievement.
Overall, HCL believes that the updated Ofsted framework is a crucial step forward in promoting child nutrition and learning. By working together with schools, parents, and the wider community, HCL aims to help create a generation of healthy, happy, and well-educated children who are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in life. With its commitment to providing high-quality, nutritious meals and innovative food education programs, HCL is well-placed to support schools in achieving these goals.