“Finland was the first country in the world to serve free school meals in 1948. Pure
Finnish food is safe and healthy. Good school lunch maintains the ability to work
and learn, and promotes health.“
The 4-day study visit provides hands-on experience and insight into the Finnish education system, which has been ranked highly in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). School meals offer an excellent opportunity to serve healthy meals and to educate children about food culture and well-being. Good school meals are an investment in the future.
Course details
- Lectures by Finnish educators, nutrition experts
and professionals, - Site visit to a local school
- Reflective workshop with Finnish nutrition experts
on perspectives of school meals - The participants get to meet nutritionists, researchers and policy makers involved with school meals, from practical organisation to administration and research
Scope
4-day visit
Target audience
School principals, teachers, home economics teachers, school administrators, health promotion and nutrition planners and managers, educators, food services directors
Study method
On-site training, Site visits, Reflective workshop
Group size
max 25 participants per group
Objectives
After the visit participants are able to analyze the benefits of school meals for health and learning, apply food education in their institutions, and understand the policy basis for school meals
