Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 70922
Pre-school Education: Food
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 3 October 2025
Question
Afzal Khan
Labour — Manchester Rusholme
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of children bringing packed lunches into early years settings on (a) health and (b) safety.
Answer
Olivia BaileyWithin the early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework, there is a requirement that where children are provided with meals, snacks and drinks, they must be healthy, balanced and nutritious. The EYFS framework can be found here: https://www.gov...
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