09 May 2019
LACA responds to Citizens UK report
The report claimed that secondary school pupils from the most disadvantaged families who are entitled to free school...
10 Apr 2019
LACA backs Islington Council call for expansion of UIFSM
He said: “LACA has long called for UIFSM (Universal Infant Free School Meals) to be expanded to all primary school...
12 Mar 2019
Loosening school food standards ‘not acceptable’ LACA members told
Speaking at the association’s Spring Seminar on March 8th at the Stratford Manor Hotel, chair Michael Hales told...
08 Jan 2019
LACA responds to PHE sugar campaign
The campaign claims that by making simple everyday swaps, parents can reduce children’s sugar intake from some products...
10 Dec 2018
A letter from Michael Hales
This was the first of 12 episodes and this series there will be a focus on school meals. I wanted to draw you...
05 Dec 2018
LACA backs Parliamentary call for ban on sale of energy drinks to children
LACA, the school meals organisation, has immediately announced its support for the decision.
In a statement, it said...
21 Nov 2018
LACA responds to energy drinks consultation
As part of the government's plan to reduce childhood obesity and other health problems in children, it has been asking...
07 Nov 2018
LACA reacts to Government’s health policy paper
Titled: ‘Prevention is better than cure; our vision to help you live well for longer’, the paper outlines the government...
30 Aug 2018
LACA responds to government proposal to ban sale of energy drinks to children
A consultation has opened to seek views on the ban, asking for view on what age the ban should apply to, giving under 16...
08 Sep 2015
Future of UIFSM questioned - LACA responds
The future of Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM) was brought into question this weekend as two national...