The Points Make Prizes scheme has been developed by Caerphilly CBC to promote healthy eating. A new healthy menu range is being launched in September 2009, with tariff incentives for healthier food items and a range of health promotion initiatives.
We have introduced a web based points reward scheme administered via the cashless system which promotes the uptake of healthy options. Students can request a statement of accumulated points at the end of each term for healthy eating, which they can then use to exchange online for a range of appealing rewards such as iPods, mobile phone vouchers and cinema tickets.
Caerphilly have been supported by partnership working with schools, NPHS, Health Challenge Caerphilly, the Welsh Assembly Government, suppliers and other partners to ensure that the borough’s young people are offered the best in school catering facilities.
Most recently Caerphilly’s Catering service has been reviewed in line with the guidelines detailed in the Welsh Assembly Government’s “Appetite For Life” Guidance. This has prompted a number of changes to the service style, menu and the website. Most notably full nutritional analysis of all menu items to ensure a balanced menu is on offer to all pupils.
For further information relating to Points Make Prizes, email catering@caerphilly.gov.uk