Imagine a classroom where students don’t just learn about food—they outsmart the junk, challenge the status quo, and become champions of real nourishment. That’s the promise of our ready-to-teach, evidence-backed, PSHE-ready six-lesson pack. No fluff, no filler—just the tools to empower your KS3 students to make choices that matter.
Why should your school get involved? Because you care about their wellbeing and life skills. Because you need resources mapped to PSHE, science, and health education. Because you want content that actually engages students. And because you want practical food education that fits real timetables.
This programme was developed by the Public Health Collaboration charity and written with secondary school leaders, alongside NHS doctors, dietitians, and scientists working at the sharp end of nutritional and metabolic health. And we didn’t stop there: this rebel programme was also tested with over 700 real students – built for the realities of modern schools, not by wishful thinking.
Why Food Education
Matters — Now More Than Ever
The reality is stark:
UK adolescents now get around two‑thirds of their calories from ultra‑processed food. Diet quality is closely linked to wellbeing, focus, and quality of life — and the food habits formed in adolescence often last a lifetime.
Today’s food environment is a minefield. Ultra‑processed products are everywhere: heavily marketed, eaten daily, and rarely explained. Real Food Rebellion exists to give students the tools to understand what they’re eating and why it matters.
Why? Because food has gone from something that nourishes to something that can cause long-term harm.
Schools are seeing the consequences first hand: rising levels of obesity, more Type 2 Diabetes and mental health challenges as crucially, what you eat, affects more than just weight.
There is strong clinical evidence linking diet to energy, mood, focus, and cognitive performance — all of which affect learning, behaviour and attainment in school. This isn’t about telling students what to eat. It’s about helping them think, question, and make informed choices.
Schools are one of the few places where every young person can access clear, unbiased food education. That’s why your role as school leaders is so vital.
What’s Inside the Programme?
- Six curriculum-ready lessons: Short, flexible sessions that slot into PSHE, science, food science time.
- Age-appropriate content: Clear, evidence-based, and accessible for young people.
- No judgement, no shaming: We focus on understanding food systems, not labelling foods as “good” or “bad.”
- Practical thinking skills: Students learn to read labels, question marketing, and spot ultra-processed foods.
- Whole-school friendly: Suitable for mixed abilities and diverse food cultures.
This is food education for the real world – no jargon, no lectures, just honest conversation and practical skills.
Who Is This For?
- All secondary schools
- Academies and multi-academy trusts
- Local authorities
- Teachers, PSHE leads, and wellbeing teams.
No specialist food knowledge required – just a willingness to help students build lifelong understanding.
Pricing
Launch offer: the first 50 schools to apply before July 2026 will receive the entire programme — course access and printed materials — free of charge.
After that, the programme remains deliberately affordable. The full standard package is £100, including the £50 annual license fee with teacher presentations, five printed teacher manuals, and 100 printed student workbooks.
Extra workbooks come available in packs of 25 with an additional teacher manual and at just 50p per workbook.
Ready to lead your school Real Food Rebellion?
Working to increase the understanding of the importance of nutrition for health and wellbeing.
Built for young people. Backed by evidence. Designed for real life.