A concerned mother in Shotton, England, is demanding changes to school meals after witnessing the small portions served to primary school children, some as young as four. Kay Webb shared pictures of her son's meals on Facebook, sparking debate about the adequacy of school lunches. She claims her son, William, and other children were coming home hungry despite the school's insistence that children can choose additional vegetables, salad, and bread to fill their plates.
A concerned mother is calling for changes to school meals after witnessing what primary school pupils are served for lunch. Kay Webb took to Facebook to share pictures of the "tiny" portions her son, and other children as old as 11, are being given.
She said: “I was sitting with him and saw the food. I thought, ‘How bad is this?’. He was coming home hungry every night and losing a massive amount of weight. I was even being offered protein shakes for him. “For some children, this might be their only meal of the day,” she said. “There might not be food at home. They rely on this, and it isn’t enough.”The school responded on social media, defending the meals and explaining children are allowed two portions of vegetables, as well as coleslaw, salad, and bread to fill their plates. However, they added they do not force children to take these extras to avoid causing "unnecessary upset".
Kay also shared her personal motivation for speaking out, reflecting on her own experiences as a child. She revealed she was neglected and often went hungry before entering the care system at the age of eight. “I was that child who was starved and had to find food elsewhere. I will fight to make sure the food is enough for children,” she said.
"I believe the standards are beyond shocking for the portion size. Children really need this food - it is their main meal. Every child should be entitled to a decent meal of hot food, especially during the winter."
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