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Serving staff should warmly greet pupils
as they enter the eating area and treat
them with courtesy while their food,
freshly cooked and locally sourced, is
cooked to a high standard.
These are the tips offered by the Health
Education Trust’s (HET) director, Joe
Harvey, who told Stir it up: “This is not
rocket science. If you want to stop
sixth formers skipping off to the local
takeaway or Starbucks, then they
should be treated like anyone else
who is paying for food in a restaurant.
“Older students these days are far
more concerned with issues such as
food miles and sustainability.
“The meals they are served should
be of a high standard and the staff
friendly and respectful if you want
their business.”
Other tips for encouraging on-site
dining are to create ‘ambience’. Mr
Harvey adds: “What about music?
Ambience can also be created with lights.
“How about using some of the best
sixth form art to decorate the walls,
or IT screens with rolling menus or
information about events happening
later that afternoon.
“There is much that can be done, but
basically ask yourself the simple question,
‘How would I want to be treated if I
walked in to a restaurant. How would I
expect my food to be cooked?’”
HET is a registered charity dedicated
to initiating and supporting work with
children and teenagers, young adults,
students and pupils to encourage the
growth of healthy lifestyles. You can
find out more at: www.healthedtrust.com
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