Govt responds to call for cookery lessons in schools

We know that a healthy attitude towards food, developed early, is critical to the health, well-being and good educational attainment of young people.

That's why we've asked the School Food Trust to use their expertise and draw up early years nutritional guidance and why maintained schools must abide by the national minimum standards for nutrition.

We are currently reviewing the National Curriculum and will make further announcement on the review in due course.