Policy on food in schools
Following public consultation, the Department of Education and the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety have published their joint Food in Schools policy.
The document articulates the Departments’ policy in relation to all food in schools, support available, roles, responsibilities and funding. This policy applies to all grant-aided schools and came into effect from 24 September 2013.
The policy including an easy read version can be viewed in English and Irish on the Department's website at Food in Schools Policy
The Department of Education has issued Circular 2013/21 Healthy Food for Healthy Outcomes to inform schools about the introduction of the policy.
Further background information on the consultation exercise, including an analysis of the responses, can be found on the Department's website at Food in Schools Policy - consultation page.
Contact details
If you have any queries regarding the policy please contact the Food in Schools Team