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Transforming Lunchtimes at Boreham Primary School: A Headteacher’s Reflection

Before implementing the Better Lunchtimes Project, Boreham Primary School faced significant lunchtime challenges. Ian, the headteacher, recalls, "Our lunchtime service was too slow, with long waiting times. Some older children were finishing lunch after 1 pm, missing valuable learning time." 


A divide existed between the externally-employed catering team and the in-house MDA team, resulting in poor communication and inefficiencies.


Following the intervention, the school introduced key changes. "We hired a new Catering Manager, reorganised year group sittings, and reduced waiting times," Ian explains.


Outdoor zones for different activities, including ball games, free play, and well-being, were introduced, helping to organise and improve the lunchtime environment.


The changes didn’t just streamline operations; they also improved communication and teamwork between staff. "The process was supportive and collaborative, allowing us to complete a full review of our lunchtime arrangements," Ian says.


With better communication between teams and an improved structure, both children and staff now enjoy lunchtimes more.


Ian is enthusiastic about the impact the Better Lunchtimes Project has had on Boreham Primary, and when asked if he’d recommend School Health UK, his answer is a resounding "Yes!"







  • Better Lunchtimes Project

  • Lunchtime service improvements

  • School lunch waiting times

  • Playground zoning for lunchtimes

  • Lunchtime staff collaboration

  • Improving school meal efficiency

  • School lunchtime success

  • Lunchtime provision review

  • School Health UK

  • Lunchtime transformation in schools

  • Communication in school catering teams


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