BSA/HIEDA Sustainability on the School Menu
🏷️ From £90
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Course outline
Join Richard Dowling and Tess Warnes, allmanhalls’ Sustainability Manager and Dietitian, for an insightful session on bringing sustainability to school menus.
Training topics include:
- Setting the scene – Why change is needed and why sustainability should be a key agenda for every school
- Environmental and financial implications of moving to a more sustainable menu
- Nutritional considerations when designing sustainable menus
- Practical implementation – How to make changes to menus with real-life examples of what has worked well
- Further support and resources to help your school take action
- Time for questions from attendees
Learning outcomes:
- A clear understanding of why sustainability needs to be considered in schools
- Knowledge of how to manage students’ nutrition while implementing sustainable choices
- Practical strategies for implementing sustainable menu changes
Speaker:

Tess Warnes, Registered Dietitian, allmanhall
Tess oversees Dietetics at allmanhall, specialists in food procurement for education settings, particularly boarding schools. A registered Dietitian with the HCPC, she holds a BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and Dietetics and has nearly two decades of experience, including roles in major London teaching hospitals and leading a nutrition consultancy. With allmanhall for over eight years, Tess delivers bespoke training on nutrition, hydration, allergens, and healthy eating, while supporting schools with menu reviews and compliance. She is a member of the British Dietetic Association Sustainability Group, helping clients integrate sustainability into menus alongside meeting nutritional standards.
Richard Dowling, Sustainability Manager, allmanhall
As allmanhall’s Sustainability Manager, Richard helps their clients navigate the complex world of sustainable food procurement. He works closely with both their clients and suppliers to improve their sustainability credentials and support informed, responsible decisions.
Every day is about progress, whether that’s advising suppliers on how to boost their sustainability scores, overseeing compliance with allmanhall’s ambitious 2045 net zero target, or producing sustainability communications for their clients. Richard helps to make sustainability accessible and actionable.
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