The following are examples of best practice including two schools where take-up has increased in direct response to changes instigated by teachers, parents and children.

School Food Matters has not just looked at numbers. We have highlighted schools with a whole-school food policy that encapsulates the importance of food education through cooking and growing projects and with links to local farming farms. We also look at Merton Parents, who campaigned to improve the entire borough provision and two farmers who understand the importance of school/farm links.

• Latchmere School
• East Sheen Primary School And Pride Catering
• Tiffin Girls' School
• Merton Parents For Better Food In School
• Rushall Farm & Collings Hanger Farm