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<p>The School Food Trust conducted annual surveys of take up of school lunches in England between 2006 and 2012. 2012 figures<Sup>1</Sup> (the latest figures available) showed that 77% ofprimary schools had full production kitchens, 5% had facilities forregeneration or a mini-kitchen and 17% had hot food transported fromelsewhere. 99% of secondary schools had full productionkitchens.</p><p>In announcing free school meals for all pupils from September 2014, the Deputy Prime Minister said that schools should aim to provide meals that are nutritious and, wherever possible, are hot and prepared onsite or nearby. We are working with schools, local authorities, caterers and others to respond to the challenges schools may face in achieving this.<Sup>1</Sup>http://www.childrensfoodtrust.org.uk/assets/research-reports/seventh_annual_survey2011-2012_full_report.pdf</p> |