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This consultation runs from Monday 19 October to Monday 7 December (midnight).
We are proposing to stop the current Food for Life service when the contract comes to an end in November 2027 and provide healthy, weight, food and nutrition support in the future differently.
Future healthy weight, food and nutrition support will be delivered through a wider range of interventions, creating opportunities for a more flexible and responsive approach that can adapt to local needs and emerging priorities.
School engagement with the current programme has declined in recent years, resulting in the commissioned model reaching fewer schools and pupils. A recent engagement exercise highlighted competing school priorities and limited capacity as significant barriers to participation.
Schools continue to provide food education, healthy eating activities and school meals regardless of this programme. Food for Life is an additional support offer.
Have your say
We would like to hear your views on proposed changes to how we provide healthy weight, food and nutrition support to schools in the future, and which aspects would be most helpful. We are particularly keen to hear from schools about the challenges they are facing and the support they need.
Complete the survey online
Contacting us and alternative formats
We encourage you to complete the survey online, but if you would like a paper copy, or have any questions about this work, please email: phpool@leics.gov.uk
What happens next
The feedback gathered through this survey will help us better understand current priorities, identify gaps in support, and ensure that available resources are targeted where they are most needed.