Healthy Lifestyle Questionnaire 2007

Results and Analysis

Background Information In order to inform the writing of a new

school food policy we decided to consult parents in order to gain their opinions about all aspects of the way we deal

with food in school. We did this through a healthy lifestyle questionnaire.270 questionnaires sent out.

181 returned.

Do you have any concerns about what your child eats at lunchtime?

Concerns about child's meal provision

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Concerns held by parents about what their child eats at lunchtime.

Variety of meal provision.The amount eaten by child – is it enough?

To actually know what the children are eating.Allergies.

How healthy is the food?Is Halal food available for those who want it?

Child has Friday meals- are they always the same? Child complains about lack of choice.

The variety of provision for vegetarians.

Would you agree to a school food policy that didn’t allow whole packets of crisps and large

chocolate bars in packed lunch boxes?

Agree to a policy banning crisps and chocolate

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Are you happy with current policy that allows the sharing of sweets and

chocolate for birthdays?

Agree to birthday treats being brought in to school

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Are you happy that school provides treats for religious celebrations?

Agree to providing food for relgious celebrations

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Religious celebrations Yes Religious celebrations No

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Does school provide enough opportunity to educate children about food and

healthy eating?

Does school provide enough education about healthy eating?

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Enough Health EducationYes

Enough Health Education No Don’t know

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What kinds of food would you like your child to be involved in preparing and

cooking?

Cultural foodsBaking cakes and biscuitsBasic food preparation skillsBread and sandwichesPasta and saladsSmoothiesAll FoodsVegetarianHealthy foodSweet dishesHow to prepare fruit, vegetables and simple snacks.

Do you think school provides children with enough Physical Education at school?

Does school provide children with enough P.E

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Enough P.E Yes Enough P.E No Don't Know

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What different types of exercise is your child involved in outside of school?

PlayingRiding

DancingWalking

SwimmingBike riding

FootballRunningJogging

MeditationYoga

TrampolineCricket

Badminton

Are there any sports clubs you would like school to provide as an after school

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What clubs would you like school to provide

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Actions taken by school as a result of the Healthy Lifestyles Questionnaire.

•Year 2 cricket tournament.

•2 new after school clubs this term – Amazing Brain and Cricket.

•The implementation of a new improved P.E scheme for all year groups.

•Rewriting of food policy, to include;

-more practical food handling/cooking in school.

-greater emphasis on children understanding and choosing a balanced meal at lunchtime, including the use of ‘balanced meal’ placemats for packed lunch and school dinner children.

-the continuation of school provided party food for religious celebrations, however, this is now all provided by our school cook to ensure safety of ingredients in terms of allergies and good nutritional value.

-the continuation of ‘birthday treats’, however, there is now a list of suggested, acceptable treats to aid parents when purchasing these items.

•More information for parents via the healthy living page on the school website!