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• Hi Gerry - we adapt meals where this can be easily done, we try not to adapt menus due to workload in the kitchens but sometimes we will put an 'easy' alternative such as baked potato with suitable filling where needed. We don't require a medical letter but we do ask for GP/medical practice name. We are just about to launch an online application process which we hope will prevent a lot of crossed wires in kitchens. We did a big push on allergen training Nov 19 and now have an online training module for EY staff as I felt that was an accident waiting to happen! During lockdown it was evident when we had many relief cooks going into kitchens and not being able to find the relevant info on special diets that we needed to tighten up our records which cooks are doing now. Happy to send you sample of our SD menus so you can see the type of things we provide and when it's ready will send you a link to our SD application process. Brid @ Highland
  10th February 2022

• Thanks Jayne - it's the storage space is an issue too regardless of packaging. If more LAs request 4 ltr tubs I think they may be more inclined to provide them without committing to a certain volume. Brid
  19th August 2021

• In Highland we didn't get a chance to test the new Middleton reduced sugar mixes before using them for the new regulations. We have had a lot of negative comments from cooks and pupils about them and reduced sales. I think I remember that some folk here had trialled them on kids and had opted to keep the McDougall's mixes although smaller portions as the latter tasted and cooked better. After having analysed some of the McDougall's mixes, the portions sizes are working out at very small to be compliant for sugar in the Secondaries, especially the Brownies. I was wondering what anyone else was finding? Thanks in advance
  23rd June 2021

• I can send you what we have Elspeth - can't see a way to attach docs here. What's your email address? Brid in Highland
  13th May 2021

• Thanks Christine. Its getting the offering on Fridays to meet the energy requirements I'm struggling with as it is a grab n go day. I can make the standards but struggling with the nutrition requirement
  3rd March 2021

• For the above I'm only talking about Grab n Go Fridays. I'm managing the rest of the week OK. Thanks in advance
  3rd March 2021

• Asymmetric weeks - I'm struggling to get my energy up to the level required in secondaries. I'm putting in the required amount of veg plus soup and can just about manage it but I know as I'm doing it that come the actual analysis this will have to change and this nutrient standard won't be met. How is everyone else managing on asymmetric weeks? Sorry if this has been discussed before.
  3rd March 2021

• THanks NIcky - I didn't realise he had already sent it to Sue. Cheers
  18th February 2021

• Hi Is it possible for Gerry to share the link to the online training on the new regs he mentioned the other day? Would be good to accompany the rollout of the HEiS2020 doc to education with a link to the online training. Sorry if I've missed it. Thanks Brid
  12th February 2021

• 9th March is OK for me pending home schooling :( but every day is like that!
  9th February 2021

• Hi Elaine We are doing vouchers £15/week for entitled by benefit plus if they are attending school they will be getting a choice of a hot meal or a packed lunch also. Brid
  25th January 2021

• Also should say I'm following
  25th January 2021

• Hi from Highland
  25th January 2021

• I think it's 131737/131788/131789 - trying to work out if I can attach specs here
  22nd January 2021

• Hi Gerry We used an old standalone version of Saffron since I started in 2017 but we have now got the go ahead to get the up to date FDH hosted version in Highland so I'm keen to learn from others too. Brid
  22nd January 2021