Primary school bans pork pies and sausage rolls from lunch boxes and demands pupils show their food to teachers before they eat
Parents who send kids to Bradford academy have described the healthy-eating policy which was brought in this term as 'ridiculous'
A PRIMARY school has sparked uproar by banning pupils from having sausage rolls and pork pies in their packed lunches.
The policy at Shirley Manor Primary Academy, in Wyke, near Bradford, West Yorks, was imposed in a bid to promote healthy eating.
But parents have described it as “ridiculous”.
Plasterer Steve Fryer, who says his son had his sausage roll taken off him, said: “Teachers are there to teach them.
“You send your kids to school to learn.”
Another parent said: "I am all for healthiness, but sometimes, they can be picky eaters. I wish it was more relaxed. It is hard for us parents who have picky children."
The school introduced the new rules at the start of this term.
They encourage pupils to show their packed lunches to a member of staff before and after they eat.
The policy describes pork pies, sausage rolls and pepperoni sticks as “high in salt and saturated fat” which “should not be included in a pupils packed lunchbox”, adding “if found a parent will be called”.
It continues: "Desserts, cakes, biscuits and crisps: these foods are high in saturated fat, sugar and salt – too much of these foods can be harmful to health.
“If a pupil has more than one of these items in their lunchbox they will be removed by staff and returned to the child at the end of the day."
Squash, fizzy drinks and flavoured water are also banned.
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Headteacher Heather Lacey said: “We want to ensure that our children eat well and grow up understanding the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle.
“We have written to parents to let them know how we want to work together from this term to ensure their children eat a balanced meal.
“It is important that pupils avoid eating too much food that is high in sugar, salt and saturated fats.
“This includes things like pork pies and sausage rolls, sweets and fizzy drinks in their packed lunches.
“Children are allowed a treat each day and we have invited parents into school to discuss their children’s dietary needs."
She added the child was offered a choice of healthier alternatives and chose to have a ham sandwich with crisps, fruit and biscuits he had brought from home.
"We want to work with our parents to ensure pupils are happy and healthy in school and that these changes work for every child.
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