Click here to register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sustainable-food-in-schools-tickets-1345078870109 Did you know that food systems are responsible for around a third of all greenhouse gas emissions, and between 10-20% of a schools carbon footprint? Join us for an interactive session exploring the importance of improving education around food systems and choices in primary schools - and discover the resources available to help you to drive positive change! With guest speakers Ama Chaney from Grow to School and Martin Skingley from ProVeg UK, we will: - explore best practices and creative ideas for teaching energy and climate content through the lens of food sustainability - hear from experts and organisations leading the way in sustainable food education about how school catering can be transformed to offer healthier, planet-friendly menus - provide valuable insights into current legislation and opportunities to help schools navigate within the guidelines and regulations. Ama Chaney - Grow to School CIC Founder and Director Grow to School CIC exists to give children greater access to the outside for learning, exploration, and discovery. The organisation works with schools to provide in outdoor learning and food growing programmes that enrich the curriculum, promote healthy eating, and connect students with nature. It's services also include professional development training and resources for teaching staff. As founder of Grow to School, Ama passionately believes that giving children the opportunity to grow and learn outdoors significantly contributes to their resilience, character and communication skills. Martin Skingley - ProVeg UK Education Manager ProVeg UK supports local authorities, multi-academy trusts, and individual schools throughout the UK through its School Plates programme. The team helps school menus become healthier, more sustainable, and save money through menu reviews, plant-based recipe development, and both online and in-person plant-based cooking training with catering staff. Martin has worked in education as a teacher and senior leader for over 15 years. Through educating children about the food they eat, its origins, and its impact on health and the planet, Martin aims to inspire young people to create a better world. If you can’t make it this time, you can follow us on social media to stay in the loop about what’s coming next. We run different themed events every term! X - https://x.com/energyheroes1 LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/energy-heroes Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/energyheroesuk/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/energyheroes1