School lunch classics like fish and chips will be overhauled as part of a Government war on childhood obesity.
From next September, schools will no longer be allowed to serve deep-fried foods – and every meal must come with vegetables or salad.
It means the traditional ‘fish and chips Friday’ lunches loved by many pupils will still be permitted, but must be prepared using oven baking instead.
In addition, sweetened desserts such as cake, waffles and ice cream can only be served twice a week in secondary schools, and once in primary schools – and must include a portion of fruit.
Previously, cakes and
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