Fun was had by all on Friday 31 January when Member of Parliament for Scarborough & Whitby Robert Goodwill visited Wykeham Primary during a PhunkyFoods session. The MP – along with every pupil in the school – enjoyed making and eating our famous PhunkyFoods ‘Super-Crunch‘ …
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Latest childhood obesity figures for England published
Newly published figures from the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) for the school year 2012/13 show that obesity levels have “stabilised” according to Public Health England (1). Yet there’s no room for complacency – over one in five (22%) of children in Reception (age 4-5 …
PhunkyFoods pick up a Health and Wellbeing Award from the RSPH
We are very excited to have picked up our second Health and Wellbeing Award, which has been awarded for a further 2 years for the PhunkyFoods Programme. The Award really acknowledges our commitment and drive, as well as our integrity and professionalism, in working to …
PhunkyFoods backs ‘Smart Restart’
PhunkyFoods is backing a major new Change4Life campaign that aims to help families introduce healthy changes to their school-time routines. The ‘Smart Restart’ campaign encourages families to capitalise on the fresh start presented by the new school year as an opportunity to establish healthier habits – such …
PhunkyFoods welcomes the new School Food Plan
The School Food Plan [1], a plan of action designed to improve the quality and take-up of meals in schools across England. has been published by the Government today. Written by Leon restaurant founders Henry Dimbleby and John Vincent, actions include: £16 million from the …
Healthy Eating on a Budget
This week we’re told that food banks are being used more than ever, by the charity The Trussell Trust, which argues there is a clear link with welfare reforms. The charity reported that it had helped more than 150,000 people in the three months from …
A letter from Killinghall Primary’s Supercrunch Kids
Last week the PhunkyFoods team had the pleasure of working with children at Killinghall Church of England Primary School in Harrogate. Here’s what they thought of their ‘Super-Crunch’-making session…. Dear Ally and Helen, We are writing to you to thank you for showing us how …
PhunkyFoods respond to final food traffic light labelling plans
The PhunkyFoods team welcome the announcement today of theGovernment’s final plans on consistent traffic light labelling. Research evidence indicates that parent support is an important factor in the success of healthy lifestyle programmes delivered in schools1. It stands to reason: teaching staff can influence their …
PhunkyFoods Promotes Parent Power!
Research evidence indicates that parent support is an important factor in the success of healthy lifestyle programmes delivered in schools1. It stands to reason: teaching staff can influence their pupils’ lifestyle knowledge and behaviour within the school setting, but positive changes can only extend to …
Parents get Phunky with Pack-Ups
Every week at Carr Infants School in York, parents get together on a Thursday morning to discuss life, the universe and everything over a cup of coffee – all organised by a very proactive parent governor with an interest in community engagement. Last week, I …
