Creating Value in Schools
Creating Value in Schools
Podcast Description
How can we make schools more sustainable – in all senses of the word? How can school leaders promote a sustainable way of working? Make best use of our resources, in a way that’s good for people and planet? In conversation with school leaders, we exchange insights and ideas.
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Explores themes of sustainability in schools, diversity and inclusion strategies, income generation, and leadership challenges with episodes addressing school-community engagement and creating positive organizational cultures.
How can we make schools more sustainable – in all senses of the word? How can school leaders promote a sustainable way of working? Make best use of our resources, in a way that’s good for people and planet? In conversation with educators, we exchange insights and ideas. Hosted by Liz Worthen, an educator, researcher and writer, whose career in education spans teaching, training and content development. For more from the Creating Value in Schools community, visit www.createvalueschools.com
What makes a good lunchtime? From pupils’ wellbeing and belonging to staff deployment, food waste and sustainability, we explore how schools can make more of this important part of the day.
Food carries a lot of feelings. It nurtures and nourishes us, helping us learn, teach and lead – and giving us a chance to relax, reset and connect with others.
In schools, lunchtimes can also be a pressure point. Behaviour, time, costs, staffing and resourcing can all create challenges. But what if we thought about lunchtimes as an opportunity to create value for people, planet and resources?
- How do we make sure lunchtime works for pupils and staff, supporting wellbeing, play and belonging?
- What do we want staff doing at lunchtime, and how can we make the best use of their time and skills?
- How does the food we serve connect to climate action?
- How can reducing food waste bring benefits for schools and their communities?
This episode is a conversation starter. We’d love to talk more about food and hear about your barriers, priorities, what’s worked and what hasn’t. Check out the links below for ways to get in touch.
“Food doesn’t only matter for the children. Everyone needs the opportunity to refuel, relax, and reset.”
Liz Worthen is an educator, researcher, podcast host and writer. Her career in education spans teaching, training, commissioning and programme development, creating resources which enable leaders to flourish in their roles. Creating Value in Schools is about exploring sustainable working in education, to secure better outcomes for learners and communities.
Featured episodes
- Episode 27: Getting curious about behaviour: a relational approach with Dee Higgins
- Episode 29: Why playtime matters – and how to make it work with Thérèse Hoyle
- Episode 4: Seeking the co-benefits: people, planet – and financial efficiency with Paul Edmond
- Episode 14: From food waste to future-proofing: the SBL year in review with Helen Burge
Links and resources
- Join the fortnightly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/i2429o
- Download food strategy conversation starters: https://createvalueschools.com/media/304-Food-strategy-conversation-starters-autumn-2026.pdf
- Understanding the context: https://createvalueschools.com/need-to-know/whats-happening-with-food-in-schools
- Breakfast clubs: https://createvalueschools.com/need-to-know/why-do-breakfast-clubs-matter
- School food standards: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/school-food-standards
- Get in touch: https://createvalueschools.com/contact/
Chapters
00:00 Why Lunchtimes Matter
01:27 Equity Through Shared Meals
03:29 Playtimes and Staffing
05:31 Adults Need Lunch Too
05:58 Food Waste Triple Win
07:08 Cutting Waste and Greener Menus
09:06 Conversation Starters and Wrap Up
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