Right to the Core
This publication provides practical information, advice and tips for people supporting primary schools on the promotion of fruit and vegetables. Includes guidance on running training for school staff together with photocopiable overheads and handouts.
Contents
Introduction
A. Nine steps to Grab 5!
Step 1. Get official support
Step 2. Establish a steering group
Step 3. Get a coordinator
Step 4. Encourage schools to join
Step 5. Run a training day for school staff
Step 6. Develop school action plans
Step 7. Keep schools motivated
Step 8. Produce a newsletter
Step 9. Celebrate!
B. Ideas for a coordinator's starter kit
C. Suggested starter kit for schools
D. Activities to try
E. How much money will you need?
F. And remember ...
G. Sample materials
Communication flier
Grab 5! training day handouts
Questionnaire - initial assessment
Questionnaire - reviewing progress
Newsletter
Grab 5!: In June 2000, Sustain secured a grant of £650,000 from the National Lotteries Charities Board to be spread over three years, for 'a project to promote fruit and vegetables consumption amongst 7-11 year olds, with a focus on low income families'.
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