Good news! Overdale achieves the Gold Food for Life award.
We are delighted to announce that Overdale Junior School has achieved the prestigious Gold Food for Life award from the Soil Association. It’s the first Gold award in Leicester city and one of about 20 in the country. With childhood obesity on the increase Food for Life (FFL) is commissioned by Public Health in Leicester City to offer support to schools to help children achieve healthier lifestyles through making the right choices about food. There is also a strong emphasis on community involvement.
An online ceremony was held on 22nd September 2020 hosted by Leicester’s Eco-Schools and Food for Life teams to congratulate City schools on receiving their awards.