We want your views on proposals related to food and drink in maintained primary schools in Wales. We are also calling for evidence on the food provided in secondary schools.
Consultation description
Wales leads the UK in providing free school meals to all primary school children. This important step helps tackle child poverty and hunger, supports learners to achieve, and contributes toward improved health, making a real difference in schools and communities across Wales.
We're looking to update:
- what food and drinks can be provided in schools
- guidance on responsibilities for promoting healthy eating and drinking
These changes will help children:
- develop healthy eating habits
- access healthier food during school hours
- make healthy food choices
Good nutrition helps children perform better and reach their full potential.
Consultation document: BSL version
Consultation documents

Consultation document: easy read , file type: PDF, file size: 1 MB

Consultation document: for children and young people , file type: PDF, file size: 2 MB

Promotion of healthy eating and drinking in maintained schools: draft statutory guidance for local authorities and governing bodies , file type: PDF, file size: 345 KB

Healthy eating in schools regulations: draft statutory guidance for local authorities and governing bodies , file type: PDF, file size: 808 KB

Annex A: summary of key changes table , file type: PDF, file size: 84 KB

The healthy eating in schools (nutritional standards and requirements) (maintained primary schools) (Wales) regulations , file type: PDF, file size: 250 KB

Regulatory impact assessment , file type: PDF, file size: 205 KB

Summary integrated impact assessment , file type: PDF, file size: 239 KB

Children’s rights impact assessment , file type: PDF, file size: 247 KB

Equality impact assessment , file type: PDF, file size: 368 KB
How to respond
Submit your comments by 29 July 2025, in any of the following ways:
Online form
Post
Download the response form.
Complete and return to:
Food in Schools Team
Support for Learners Division
Education Directorate
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ