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Opportunities for intervention and innovation in school food within UK schools – manifesto for the GENIUS network (September 2021) Professor Jayne Woodside UK Wide Research Study Protocols
Part 1 of the two-part National Food Strategy UK Wide Govt/Other Reports
National Food Strategy Website UK Wide News/Website Links
Part 2 of the National Food Strategy Independent Review. July 2021 UK Wide Govt/Other Reports
The School Food Plan - What Works Well All News/Website Links
A good practice guide for school food initiatives Healthy Food for All All Govt/Other Reports
School Food: Guidance for Governors School Food Plan All Govt/Other Reports
Characteristics of good practice in teaching food and nutrition education in secondary schools British Nutrition Foundation All News/Website Links
Peas Please Veg Facts 2021 Report UK Wide Govt/Other Reports
‘Pizza every day – why?’: A survey to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 guidelines on secondary school food provision in the UK Kelly Rose, Claire O’Malley, Laura Brown, Louisa Jane Ells, Amelia A. Lake UK Wide Published Papers
The school restaurant: ethnographic reflections in researching children’s food space Gurpinder Singh Lalli. July 2020 All Published Papers
School meal time and social learning in England Gurpinder Singh Lalli. July 2019. England Published Papers
Healthy meals, better learners? Debating the focus of school food policy in England Lexi Earl & Gurpinder Singh Lalli. Mar 2020. England Published Papers
A review of the English school meal: ‘progress or a recipe for disaster’? Gurpinder Singh Lalli. Mar 2021 England Published Papers
The free school meal voucher scheme & children’s access to food during the Covid-19 crisis. British Educational Research Association Dr Gurpinder Singh Lalli. May 2021 All, England Govt/Other Reports
The Scottish Youth Parliament The democratically elected voice of Scotland’s young people Scotland News/Website Links
Intake of Fibre-Associated Foods and Texture Preferences in Relation to Weight Status Among 9–12 Years Old Children in 6 European Countries Marlies Hörmann-Wallner, Raphaela Krause, Begoña Alfaro, Hannah Jilani, Monica Laureati, Valérie L. Almli, Mari Sandell, Pernilla Sandvik, Gertrude G. Zeinstra and Lisa Methven (Network Co-i) All Published Papers
Impact of school closures on the health and well-being of primary school children in Wales UK; a routine data linkage study using the HAPPEN survey (2018-2020). Dr Michaela James, Dr Emily Marchant, Prof Margaret A. Defeyter, Prof Jayne V. Woodside (Network PI), Prof Sinead Brophy (Network Co-I) Wales Preprints
Serving up children’s health. Opportunities and barriers in the school food system to prioritise nutritious food for our young people Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity UK Wide Govt/Other Reports
The Impact of Food and Nutrient-Based Standards on Primary School Children’s Lunch and Total Dietary Intake: A Natural Experimental Evaluation of Government Policy in England Suzanne Spence (Network Co-I), Jennifer Delve, Elaine Stamp, John N. S. Matthews, Martin White, Ashley J. Adamson (Network Co-I). England Published Papers
School food standards in the UK: implementation and evaluation Ashley Adamson (Network Co-I), Suzanne Spence (Network Co-I), Lowri Reed, Ruth Conway, Alison Palmer, Eve Stewart, Jennifer McBratney, Lynne Carter, Shirley Beattie and Michael Nelson. UK Wide Published Papers
Implementation of Universal Infant Free School Meals: a pilot study in NE England exploring the impact on Key Stage 1 pupil’s dietary intake Suzanne Spence (Network Co-I), John NS Matthews, Lorraine McSweeney, Maisie K Rowland, Phoebe Orango and Ashley J Adamson (Network Co-I). England Published Papers
Did School Food and Nutrient-Based Standards in England Impact on 11–12Y Olds Nutrient Intake at Lunchtime and in Total Diet? Repeat Cross-Sectional Study Suzanne Spence (Network Co-I), Jennifer Delve, Elaine Stamp, John N. S. Matthews, Martin White, Ashley J. Adamson (Network Co-I) England Published Papers
A repeat cross-sectional study examining the equitable impact of nutritional standards for school lunches in England in 2008 on the diets of 4-7y olds across the socio-economic spectrum Suzanne Spence (Network Co-I), John NS Matthews, Martin White and Ashley J Adamson (Network Co-I) England Published Papers
The ‘Voice’ of Key Stakeholders in a School Food and Drink Intervention in Two Secondary Schools in NE England: Findings from a Feasibility Study Lorraine McSweeney, Jen Bradley, Ashley J. Adamson (Network Co-I) and Suzanne Spence (Network Co-I). England Published Papers
Schools coronavirus (COVID-19) operational guidance - lays out school meals guidance for 8th March 2021 return. Department for Education England Govt/Other Reports
Food environment intervention improves food knowledge, wellbeing and dietary habits in primary school children: Project Daire, a randomised-controlled, factorial design cluster trial S Brennan, F Lavelle, S Moore, M Dean, M McKinley (Network Co-I), P McCole, R Hunter (Network Co-I), L Dunne (Network Co-I), N O’Connell, C Cardwell, C Elliott, D McCarthy, J Woodside (Network PI) Northern Ireland Published Papers
Individual differences in texture preferences among European children: Development and validation of the Child Food Texture Preference Questionnaire (CFTPQ) Proserpio, C., Almli, V. L., Sandvik, P., Sandell, M., Methven, L (Network Co-I), Wallner, M., Jilani, H., Zeinstra, G. G., Alfaro, B. and Laureati, M. All Published Papers
The effects of taste sensitivity and repeated taste exposure on children's intake and liking of turnip (Brassica rapa subsp. rapa); a bitter Brassica vegetable Mohd Nor, N. D., Houston-Price, C. , Harvey, K.(Network Co-I) and Methven, L (Network Co-I) UK Wide Published Papers
Assessment of Lingual Tactile Sensitivity in Children and Adults: Methodological Suitability and Challenges Marta Appiani, Noemi Sofia Rabitti, Lisa Methven (Network Co-I), Camilla Cattaneo and Monica Laureati All Published Papers
Cross-national differences in child food neophobia: A comparison of five European countries Proserpio, C., Almli, V. L., Sandvik, P., Sandell, M., Methven, L. (Network Co-I), Wallner, M., Jilani, H., Zeinstra, G. G., Alfaro, B. and Laureati, M. (2020) All Published Papers
Healthy eating in schools: guidance 2020. Statutory guidance supporting the implementation of the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2020. Scottish Government Scotland Govt/Other Reports
Opportunities for intervention and innovation in school food within UK schools JV Woodside (Network PI), MC McKinley (Network Co-I), A Adamson (Network Co-I), S Spence (Network Co-I), T Baker UK Wide Published Papers
Refreshing Investment in Children’s Health: Using the Sugary Drinks Tax to improve healthy food access in schools Vera Zakharov, Ren Piercey, Barbara Crowther, Ben Reynolds UK Wide Govt/Other Reports
A comparison of British school meals and packed lunches from 1990 to 2007:meta-analysis by lunch type Charlotte E L Evans (Network Co-I), Christine L Cleghorn, Darren C Greenwood, Janet E Cade UK Wide Published Papers
A repeated cross-sectional survey assessing changes in diet and nutrient quality of English primary school children’s packed lunches between 2006 and 2016 Charlotte Elizabeth Louise Evans (Network Co-I), Kathryn Elizabeth Melia, Holly L Rippin, Neil Hancock, Janet Cade England Published Papers
Child obesity and excess weight: small area level data, March 2020 update Public Health England (PHE) England Govt/Other Reports
Rewarding food businesses that promote healthier and sustainable eating: Lessons learned from the Bristol Eating Better Award evaluation Angeliki Papadaki (Network Co-I), Chelsea Alventosa, Zoi Toumpakari, Clare England, Simon Sebire, Laura Johnson (Network Co-I) Grace Davies, Brianna O’Malley, Wendy Parker and Sally Hogg, England Policy Documents
Evaluating the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an environmental nutrition and physical activity intervention in nurseries NAP SACC UK feasibility study UK Wide Research Study Protocols
Fruit and vegetable consumption in a sample of 11-year-old children in ten European countries – the PRO GREENS cross-sectional survey Christel Lynch, Asa Gudrun Kristjansdottir, Saskia J te Velde, Nanna Lien, Eva Roos, Inga Thorsdottir, Michael Krawinkel Maria Daniel Vaz de Almeida, Angeliki Papadaki (Network , Cirila Hlastan Ribic UK Wide Published Papers
Adolescents' beverage choice at school and the impact on sugar intake H Ensaff (Network Co-I), J Russell, M E Barker England, UK Wide Published Papers
Healthy Weight:Healthy Wales: delivery plan 2020 to 2022 Welsh Government Wales Govt/Other Reports
Cross-sectional associations between lunch-type consumed on a school day and British adolescents' overall diet quality Ayyoub K Taher, Hannah Ensaff (Network Co-I), Charlotte E L Evans (Network Co-I) UK Wide Published Papers
Food Choice Architecture: An Intervention in a Secondary School and its Impact on Students' Plant-based Food Choices Hannah Ensaff (Network Co-I), Matt Homer, Pinki Sahota, Debbie Braybrook, Susan Coan, Helen McLeod England, UK Wide Published Papers
Meeting school food standards - students' food choice and free school meals Hannah Ensaff (Network Co-I), Jean Russell, Margo E Barker England Published Papers
Preparing and sharing food: a quantitative analysis of a primary school-based food intervention H Ensaff (Network Co-I), R Crawford, J M Russell, M E Barker England, UK Wide Published Papers
Adolescents' Food Choice and the Place of Plant-Based Foods Hannah Ensaff (Network Co-I), Susan Coan, Pinki Sahota, Debbie Braybrook, Humaira Akter, Helen McLeod England, UK Wide Published Papers
Healthy Weight Healthy Wales: renewed priorities for 2020 to 2021 Taking forward the 2020 to 2022 delivery plan. Welsh Government Wales Govt/Other Reports
Holiday Hunger Play works Pilot evaluation 2019 Welsh Government Wales Govt/Other Reports
Fit and Well – Changing Lives 2012-2022. A 10-Year Public Health Strategic Framework for Northern Ireland. Report of response to public consultation December 2013 Northern Ireland Department of Health Northern Ireland Policy Documents
'Making Life Better strategic framework for public health. 1ST PROGRESS REPORT 2014/15 Northern Ireland Department of Health Northern Ireland Policy Documents
Healthy food for healthy outcomes. Details of the Northern Ireland Department of Education Food in Schools Policy. Northern Ireland Department of Education Northern Ireland Policy Documents
Every School A Good School – a policy for school improvement Northern Ireland Department of Education Northern Ireland Policy Documents
Northern Ireland Extended schools policy document Northern Ireland Department of Education Northern Ireland Policy Documents
A Fitter Future for All: Framework for Preventing and Addressing Overweight and Obesity in Northern Ireland 2012-2022 Northern Ireland Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety Northern Ireland Policy Documents
Making Life Better' A WHOLE SYSTEM STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK FOR PUBLIC HEALTH 2013-2023 Northern Ireland Department of Health Northern Ireland Policy Documents
The Oral Health Strategy for Northern Ireland - June 2007 Northern Ireland Department of Health Northern Ireland Policy Documents
Nutritional requirements for food and drink in schools: consultation Scottish Government Scotland Policy Documents
Universal free school meals. An evaluation of the implementation of free school meals for Primary 1-3 children: Public Health Scotland Scotland Policy Documents
School and local authority characteristics associated with take-up of free school meals in Scottish secondary schools, 2014 Stephanie Chambers (Network Co-I) Ruth Dundas, Ben Torsney Scotland Published Papers
School- and Family-Level Socioeconomic Status and Health Behaviors: Multilevel Analysis of a National Survey in Wales, United Kingdom Moore, G. F. and Littlecott, H. J. (2015) UK Wide Published Papers
Associations between deprivation, attitudes towards eating breakfast and breakfast eating behaviours in 9–11-year-olds Graham F Moore, Katy Tapper, Simon Murphy, Rebecca Lynch, Larry Raisanen, Claire Pimm and Laurence Moore Wales Published Papers
School composition, school culture and socioeconomic inequalities in young people's health: Multi‐level analysis of the Health Behaviour in School‐aged Children (HBSC) survey in Wales Graham F. Moore Hannah J. Littlecott Rhiannon Evans Simon Murphy Gillian Hewitt Adam Fletcher Wales Published Papers
Socioeconomic gradients in the effects of universal school-based health behaviour interventions: a systematic review of intervention studies Graham F. Moore, Hannah J. Littlecott, Ruth Turley, Elizabeth Waters & Simon Murphy UK Wide Published Papers
Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 Welsh Government Wales Govt/Other Reports
Welsh Government (2019) Best Practice Guidance for Food and Nutrition for Child Care Settings. Welsh Government Wales Govt/Other Reports
Welsh Government (2019) Welsh Government Consultation – summary of response Our National Mission: A Transformational Curriculum. Proposals for a new legislative framework Welsh Government Wales Govt/Other Reports
Tackling childhood food poverty in the UK Bernadette Moore, Charlotte Evans (Network Co-I) UK Wide Policy Documents
Half of children entitled to free school meals did not have access to the scheme during COVID-19 lockdown in the UK J.C.Parnham, A.A.Laverty, A.Majeed, E.P.Vamos UK Wide Published Papers
Providing school meals during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak Updated 13 January 2021 Department for Education England Govt/Other Reports