It is important that, before project activities kick off in school, the people who will be taking them on, i.e. the teachers and other school staff, know what the Grab 5! project is about. If they are convinced and supportive of the Grab 5! aims they are far more likely to get involved and carry out activities enthusiastically. The most obvious method of telling staff about what is going on is to give details at staff meetings. A small presentation could be given by the coordinator or the head. Alternatively, if schools in your area are being supported by a Grab 5! / fruit and veg coordinator, why not invite them in to talk to the staff? A community dietitian may also be happy to come in and persuade everyone of the importance of eating more fruit and veg. Having convinced people, outline what the project will involve and some of the activities that could happen. Listen to people's views and encourage involvement. It may be appropriate to offer tasters of exotic fruits and vegetables at the meeting or to prepare smoothies for refreshments.

It is also important to promote the project to parents either at parents' meetings, through newsletters or both.