DAPH Update Special Edition - Food Poverty in Devon Schools: Short Survey

DAPH UPDATE

   Special Edition - 6 May 2015

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This Update has been sent on behalf of:

Sue Clarke, Head of Education and Learning and Dr Virginia Pearson, Director of Public Health

Food Poverty in Devon Schools:  Short Survey

Food poverty has been defined as 'the inability to afford or have reasonable access to food which provides a healthy diet'.  It is increasingly recognised as an issue nationally and locally. We do not fully understand the scale or nature of food poverty in Devon schools.

To inform local discussions, we would greatly appreciate if you could complete this short survey (5-10 mins) on:

• Current provision e.g. breakfast, after school and holiday clubs
• To what extent you think that food poverty is an issue in your school
• Potential solutions

Click here to complete the survey

Best wishes

Sue Clarke, Head of Education and Learning, and
Dr Virginia Pearson, Director of Public Health