Public sector catering: A commitment to hot school meals
Commitment to serving local communities Public sector caterers across the UK have quickly adapted during lockdown to provide essential services despite major unforeseen disruptions to their resources and supply chain. This quick turnaround in implementation during the pandemic brings to light their commitment to serve their local communities no matter the challenges they face. In […]
How school lunches changed in the past 50 years
How have school lunches changed in Britain? Many things define a decade, from music and fashion to technology and politics. Looking back at a specific time in our life can often be associated with some of these influences. But one thing that can transport us back to a particular era is food and what we […]
Working with schools for an efficient partnership and collaboration
About the Author David Swanston, Managing director of CRB Cunninghams, outlines the steps we have taken to support schools during lockdown and help schools safely re-open. Like all school leaders across the UK, we have pondered how schools will return safely after the lockdown period. We have reviewed some great ideas on service […]
Cashless catering goes mobile: The future of school meals
Schools across the UK streamline their catering operations by simplifying menus to offer a Grab & Go lunch service. This is an efficient method for schools to incorporate various safeguarding measures such as staggered break times and collection points throughout the school. Simply pre-order, collect, and go A Grab & Go style food offering will allow pupils […]
Grab & Go: a new style of school lunch service
As technology evolves, software plays a huge part in the school lunchtime experience, with pupils, staff and parents reaping the benefits of implementing advanced technology into the dining hall. Now that many schools across the UK are looking at a phased style of reopening delivering school dinners will change drastically. Schools are wondering how to […]
An insight into school lunches after lockdown
A guide for school leaders Earlier this week, it was made clear that schools in Northern Ireland, Wales, and Scotland are unlikely to return this side of the summer holidays. However, as laid out by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, soon followed closely by the Department for Education, primary schools in England must prepare to return as early […]
Providing Lunches to Hungry Children with Steph Walker from TLG
TLG has been making a significant difference to hungry children across the UK for several years, but their Make Lunch programme is more vital than ever since schools closed and the strict lockdown measures have been in place. Many children in the UK rely on free school meals, which is why TLG’s Make Lunch programme equips churches […]
Making the Switch to Cashless: Benefits to Schools
Now more than ever, individuals and businesses worldwide are placing hygiene at the forefront of their priorities, placing strict emphasis on adhering to basic hygiene methods, such as hand washing. With this focus on reducing the spread of germs, many companies are turning to cashless and contactless card payments to ensure minimal contact and reduce […]
Top 10 Benefits of Moving School Payment Processes Online
As COVID-19 escalates, we are all urged to reduce human interaction and practice safe social distancing. But what does this mean for payment transactions? To help reduce the risk of contracting the virus, shops and supermarkets are discouraging physical cash transactions, which begs the question; how does your current school payment method safeguard your staff […]
10 Tips for Successfully Working from Home
Working from home in the education industry With COVID-19 in full force, many professionals in the education industry are embracing a new style of working that has traditionally only been possible for those working desk jobs. A hot topic over the past few weeks, working from home will be the new norm over the upcoming […]
