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What is NourishEd?
NourishEd is a 10-hour online nutrition qualification that is nationally recognised.
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Earn a prestigious AfN Nutrition Certification, positioning you as a trusted leader in nutrition within your school community.
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Become a confident School Nutrition Specialist to inspire and upskill your team and take pride in a whole-school approach to support pupil wellbeing.
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Access expertly-designed nutrition and food resources, including lesson and menu plans, workshops, assemblies, eBooks and more.
We're proud that our NourishEd course is recognised and certified by The Association for Nutrition (AfN). This ensures that the content meets the standard for awarding an AfN Certificate in Nutrition Education, giving you confidence in the quality and credibility of the programme.
What are the benefits of NourishEd?
Certified Expertise: School Food & Nutrition Specialist
Give your school catering staff the skills and confidence to transform school food and lunchtime experiences. The NourishEd Nutrition Qualification provides cooks, catering teams, and those working with schools with a recognised certification in school food and nutrition.
Participants will understand how to:
✅ Create healthier, balanced school menus that align with nutritional guidelines and best practices.
✅ Engage pupils with food education and positive mealtime experiences to encourage healthier eating habits.
✅ Improve lunchtime operations to support smoother service and better dining experiences.
✅ Work collaboratively with school leadership to embed a whole-school approach to nutrition.
This expertise doesn’t just enhance the health of pupils—it also elevates the role of school cooks and catering teams, making them valued leaders in school food excellence.
Prestigious Recognition:
NourishEd Flagship School
Showcase your commitment to outstanding school food and nutrition.
Completing the NourishEd qualification positions your school as a leader in healthy, well-managed school catering.
Achieving NourishEd Flagship School status means:
🏆 Recognition for your catering team’s dedication to nutrition.
🏆 A commitment to providing a positive, structured dining environment.
🏆 A school-wide culture of healthier eating and improved lunchtime experiences.
This distinction not only benefits pupils but also enhances your school’s reputation and sets a gold standard for school meal provision.
Strategic Investment:
in Long-Term Success
Leadership:
in Health and Well-being
Investing in your catering team is an investment in your school’s success.
By upskilling cooks, catering staff, and those supporting school food, the NourishEd qualification ensures:
📌 Higher-quality, nutritious meals that pupils enjoy.
📌 A more efficient and confident catering workforce that delivers meals with care and expertise.
📌 A reduction in food waste and improved meal uptake, making school meals more sustainable.
📌 Stronger communication between catering teams, school staff, and parents, creating a shared vision for school food.
By having a NourishEd-qualified School Food & Nutrition Specialist, your school can confidently tackle challenges such as:
🍏 Ensuring meals meet the latest nutritional guidelines while still being appealing to pupils.
🍏 Addressing common mealtime issues like food waste, poor pupil engagement, and rushed service.
🍏 Providing better support for pupils with dietary needs and allergies.
🍏 Creating a seamless link between catering and whole-school food policies.
This is more than just a qualification—it’s a practical, impactful solution that helps schools, catering teams, and healthy schools advisors work together to improve school food culture.
Make your catering team the heart of your school’s nutrition strategy with NourishEd.
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✔ Invest in the future of your school for just £697.
Empower your staff, pupils, and community to make nutrition a core pillar of your school’s culture:
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Boost pupil focus, behaviour, and health.
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Upskill your catering team and staff to lead nutrition initiatives with confidence.
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Achieve NourishEd Flagship School recognition, setting your school apart.
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THE DATA
The Impact of NourishEd: Real Results from Schools Like Yours
Following the first intake of our NourishEd programme in 2024, the reported data speaks for itself.
We asked participants to complete feedback on completion of the project and schools across the UK are seeing transformative results in pupils, staff, and overall school culture.
Here’s what schools and staff have experienced:
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85% of schools reported they expected to see improvements in pupils’ focus and behaviour after implementing the NourishEd programme.
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98% of staff trained as School Nutrition Specialists felt significantly more confident leading school-wide nutrition initiatives, embedding healthier habits across their communities.
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78% of schools noticed a positive change in children’s eating habits—whether through better choices in home-packed lunches or improved school meal uptake—within just three months of completing the course.
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90% of schools reduced lunchtime food waste by 20%, thanks to improved knowledge of portion control and nutrition awareness, creating more sustainable mealtime practices.
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99% of schools recommend NourishEd as an essential CPD programme, highlighting its importance in upskilling staff and fostering a healthier school culture.
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80% of staff trained through NourishEd felt better equipped to integrate nutrition into the curriculum, leading to a more holistic education and a culture of wellbeing throughout the school.
Positive Feedback
From Those Who Have Successfully Completed The NourishEd Course
"The NourishEd programme has completely changed how I approach school meals. I now feel confident planning menus that meet nutritional guidelines while still being exciting for the kids. Since completing the training, I’ve noticed a big improvement in the way pupils respond to their meals—they’re trying more vegetables and finishing their plates! We’ve also reduced food waste by 25%, thanks to portion control tips and better meal planning."
— Emma, School Cook at Oakwood Primary School
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Course Modules
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Introduction to Nutrition and its Impact on Learning
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Explore how proper nutrition supports cognitive development and academic performance.
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Learn the vital nutrients that fuel concentration, memory, and focus in school-aged children.
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Diet and its Impact on Learning
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Understand the relationship between balanced meals and behaviour, attendance, and engagement.
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Discover how specific dietary patterns can improve mental clarity and reduce fatigue in students
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Nutritional Guidelines and Meal Planning for Schools
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Learn how to design nutritionally balanced school meals that meet governmental guidelines.
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Access practical tools and strategies for implementing meal plans that cater to diverse dietary needs.
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Teaching Nutrition in the Classroom
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Gain tools and resources to integrate nutrition education into your existing curriculum.
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Develop engaging lessons that teach students the importance of healthy eating in a way they’ll understand and retain.
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Promoting Healthy Eating Behaviours
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Learn effective strategies to encourage students to make healthier food choices both at school and home.
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Understand how to foster a school-wide culture that supports long-term healthy eating habits.
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Identifying and Addressing Nutritional Challenges
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Discover how to identify common nutritional issues in children, such as deficiencies or poor eating habits.
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Get equipped with intervention strategies to address specific nutritional challenges, like allergies or disordered eating patterns.
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Ensuring You're NourishED - Your Professional Development and Self-Care
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Learn how to maintain your own well-being while fostering a healthier school community.
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Access ongoing support and resources to help you stay updated on the latest nutritional research and best practices.
PLUS! BONUS MODULES + A Free Tool Box Of Ready-to-use, Downloadable Policies, Templates, Workshops & Lessons
Frequently Asked Questions About NourishEd
1. How does the course work?
Click the ‘Get Started’ button to purchase the programme, and you'll be enrolled within 24 hours. At the end of each module there is a short test to check your understanding. There is NO coursework required.
2. How do we become a NourishEd school?
Once your colleague completes the course, they will receive a digital certificate and the School Nutrition Specialist Certified logo. Your school will also receive the NourishED Kitemark, allowing you to refer to your school as a NourishED institution.
3. How many colleagues can enrol?
There is no minimum or maximum number of participants, however most schools will enrol one or two colleagues to become a School Nutrition Specialist.
4. Can we pay via BACS or Cheque?
Yep, enter the code BACS payment, which will reduce your basket to £0 - we'll then raise an invoice. If you wanted to use an additional coupon enter that in NOTES so we can add that to your invoice.
5. How long does the course take?
Based on feedback from our pilot with 20 senior leaders, teachers, and support staff, the course takes approx. 10 hours to complete, but you have a full year to complete the course
6. Is there a time limit to complete the course?
Participants have 12 months from enrolment to complete the course and access additional resources.
Certification renewal is available from July 2025.
7. What if we have questions?
Our training team is available to help at any time. Contact us at training@schoolhealthuk.co.uk.
8. Can we use our sports premium to purchase the programme?
Yes, you can allocate a portion of your Sports Premium or CPD budgets to this programme.
9. Who are the AfN?
The Association for Nutrition (AfN) sets and advances standards for evidence-based nutrition practice. AfN Course Certification ensures that courses meet high standards of nutritional science education.
10. Who is this course suitable for?
The course is suitable for any school staff with an interest in food, nutrition, health, or wellbeing.
School staff who have completed the course include: Senior Leaders, School Caterers, Teachers, Subject Leaders, Food Subject Teachers, Support Staff and Cooks.
11. How do we get started?
Click below to purchase your place, and your colleague will be enrolled within 24 hours. If you encounter any issues, please email training@thenutritionistuk.com.
12. I have more questions - can I call some one?
Yes, absolutely. Please call us on 01926 563500
