Assess the nutritional quality of meals, and challenges in optimal meal provision and eating environments in special/alternative provision schools Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
A mixed methods observational study in special/AP schools comprising
1. An assessment of food provision (objective 1)
2. A qualitative study to explore support for/challenges with healthy eating in
sample diversity
suitability of qualitative research methods) (objective 3)
Sponsors
University of Birmingham
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Pupils (aged between 4-18 years old) at one of the 6-8 special/alternative provision schools in England recruited to the study 2. School staff/governors and catering managers at one of the 6-8 special/alternative provision schools in England recruited to the study 3. Parents of children attending one of the 6-8 special/alternative provision schools in England recruited to the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Unable to provide consent (or assent, for children under 16) 2. For children under 16, parental consent is also required
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mean compliance with the School Food Standards and mean meal quality index score for school lunches are measured using menu reviews and observations at one timepoint | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Challenges to healthy food provision are measured using interviews and focus groups with young people, school staff, and parents at one timepoint 2. Engagement metrics are measured using participant feedback, reflective diaries, and research team discussions at one timepoint | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactMarie Murphy
Outcome results
None listed