Commentary, insight and sector discussion from ACE Advice on school catering, contracts, procurement and operational challenges across the education sector.
School Catering Funding: Why the Detail Matters After the School Food Consultation
School catering funding is not always as straightforward as it appears. As schools and trusts await the next stage of school food reform, ACE Advice looks at why Free School Meals, meal uptake, staffing costs and contract arrangements all need to be understood as part of the wider financial picture.
School Food Reform: The Conversation Is Starting to Shift
As consultation around proposed school food reform continues, schools and trusts are starting to look beyond the headlines and consider the practical realities of implementation, affordability and long-term delivery.