Driving Change Through Evidence and Action
At F.E.D. Foundation, we believe that every child should have equal access to food, learning, participation, and opportunity. Through our policy and advocacy work, we champion the needs of children whose feeding, developmental, sensory, or educational challenges are often overlooked within existing systems. [feedingtrust.org], [feedingtrust.org]
Our goal is to ensure that policies, services, and educational practices are informed by evidence, shaped by lived experience, and designed to meet the needs of all children.
Our Policy Priorities
We focus on advancing policy and practice across areas including:
- Feeding development and child wellbeing
- Food access and inclusion
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- School food standards
- Early intervention and prevention
- Educational participation
- Family support and accessibility
- Health and education system collaboration
These priorities reflect our commitment to creating environments where children can thrive regardless of their individual challenges or circumstances. [feedingtrust.org], [feedingtrust.org]
Influencing National Policy
F.E.D. Foundation works with policymakers, educators, healthcare professionals, researchers, and families to highlight gaps in current systems and identify opportunities for improvement.
Our advocacy seeks to ensure that feeding and developmental needs are recognised within education, health, and public policy, helping to create more inclusive services and better outcomes for children. [feedingtrust.org], [feedingtrust.org]
School Food Standards and Inclusion
A key area of our current advocacy work is the future of School Food Standards. We support improvements to nutritional quality while advocating for greater recognition of children who experience feeding difficulties, sensory sensitivities, medical complexities, and additional support needs. [feedingtrust.org]
We believe that access must sit alongside nutrition, ensuring that every child can safely and successfully participate in mealtimes and food-related learning experiences. [feedingtrust.org]
Giving Families a Voice
The experiences of children and families are central to our advocacy work. Through consultations, research, surveys, case studies, and our Ambassador Programme, we ensure that lived experience informs decision-making at every level.
By amplifying these voices, we help policymakers and service providers better understand the real-world impact of feeding and developmental challenges. [feedingtrust.org], [feedingtrust.org]
Our Vision for Change
We envision a future where:
- Feeding development is recognised as a fundamental part of child development.
- Every child can access food, learning, and participation without unnecessary barriers.
- Schools are equipped to support diverse feeding and developmental needs.
- Families receive timely support and practical guidance.
- Policy is shaped by both evidence and lived experience.
Join the Movement
Meaningful change happens when families, professionals, researchers, and policymakers work together.
Whether you are a parent, educator, healthcare professional, researcher, or advocate, we invite you to join us in creating a more inclusive future for children through Feeding, Education & Development.
Together, we can turn evidence into action and advocacy into lasting change.