Children's voices
These videos are compilations of interviews with young children. Their words have inspired parents to think about what really matters.
PROVISION OF FOOD AT SCHOOL - SURVEY REPORT
by Jan, Parents Voice Report - Provision of food at school survey, June 2013
In late May, early June we invited people to complete a survey on the provision of food in schools. Ninety six surveys were completed with two thirds of respondents identifying as a ‘parent or caregiver’ of school aged child/ren.
When asked if there was anything that made it hard for their children to have breakfast and take food to school approximately two thirds of the respondents said they had no difficulties. Comments from respondents mainly included: the difficulties in managing to provide food when on a low income, the high cost of healthy food; the need to do without heating and after school activities so food could be provided; and, the lack of money for food close to payday sometimes restricting what children could be given. Other things that made it hard were that some children did not want to eat first thing in the morning, especially if they had to get up early because of parents work commitments. Generally the lack of time, organisation and rush of managing children made it difficult for parents and caregivers to ensure children had an adequate breakfast.
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