Snack‑tember is a month‑long initiative designed to highlight the importance of healthier, more sustainable snacking for children and young people. Each year the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) provides free resources and practical activities that help schools, families and community settings build young people’s knowledge, skills and confidence, enabling them to make healthier snacking decisions every day.

Where can I read more? To find out more about Snack‑tember and to register for free, you can visit the BNF website here.

Links to activities and resources: Once you have registered on the BNF website, you will receive their free resources for children and young people aged 5-16 years.

Another valuable resource related to Snack‑tember is Food – a fact of life (FFL). The website gives you access to a comprehensive, progressive education programme which communicates up-to-date, evidence-based, consistent and accurate messages around ‘food’ to all those involved in education. FFL is managed by the BNF, in partnership with the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).

The FFL website provides a wealth of free resources for teaching children and young people, aged 3-16 years, about where food comes from, cooking and healthy eating. You can access a wide range of lesson ideas and resources to support teaching and learning about the different aspects of food for children aged 3 – 5 years, 5 – 7 years, 7 – 11 years, 11 – 14 years, 14 – 16 years and pupils with additional needs.