It’s not a statutory requirement to have a food and nutrition policy, but it is good practice. Use our model policy to outline your approach to creating a safe environment that promotes healthy eating, and complies with food safety and hygiene procedures. Plus, see example policies from other schools.
Last reviewed on 7 May 2026
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Download and adapt our model policies
Examples of school food policies
Download and adapt our model policies
Our model policies cover primary and secondary schools, and have been approved by Forbes Solicitors.
They help you set out your aims for:
Promoting healthy eating
Managing food allergies and dietary needs
Setting rules around food brought in from home
The policies are aimed at maintained schools and academies, including those with school-based nurseries, but you can adapt them to suit any school.
If you’d like to use these policies for a different type of setting, remember to check it against any specific requirements for your setting and adapt it as appropriate.