Young people are shaping the national conversation about school food, bringing their experiences directly to decision-makers and pressing for healthier, fairer food environments across England.

The Food Foundation combines evidence, coalition-building and advocacy to strengthen school food policy and ensure national ambition leads to practical change for young people nationwide.

School Plates works with caterers, chefs and students to create healthier, plant-rich food that feels familiar, tastes great and can be successfully prepared, served and enjoyed in busy schools every day.

Sustain is bringing parent voice, coalition-building and policy influence together to campaign for healthier, fairer and more sustainable food for secondary school pupils across England.

Chefs in Schools is transforming kitchens, training secondary school chefs and showing that healthier food can be popular, inclusive, affordable and financially sustainable every day.

Food Teachers Centre is strengthening the workforce behind food education through practical resources, professional development, mentoring and a supportive national community across England.

Real Food Rebellion gives secondary schools an engaging, ready-to-use PSHE programme that helps young people understand food, health, marketing and ultra-processed products in everyday life.

Cook5 gives young people practical cooking skills, food confidence and the experience of preparing healthy meals together in an enjoyable and supportive environment at school.

The Secondary Schools Pledge is developing a practical whole-school framework that brings food, physical activity, wellbeing, pupil voice, catering and leadership together across secondary schools.

School Food Matters is adapting its whole-school Nourish model for secondary schools, bringing together pupils, caterers, leaders, food provision, education and school culture in practice.