March saw the return of the fabulous Eatwell Team to our Schools Health and Wellbeing webinar series, this time to share ideas on setting up an afterschool cooking club and covering planning, resources, recipes, safety and funding.

Why start a cooking club?

A cooking club offers pupils a valuable opportunity to develop essential life skills in an engaging and practical way. Through hands-on activities, they learn how to follow recipes, interpret food labels, and build confidence in the kitchen. More than just cooking, it creates a supportive and enjoyable environment where children can explore new foods, understand seasonality, and discover the benefits of healthy eating. Ultimately, a cooking club helps foster independence, curiosity, and lifelong healthy habits.

Missed the session or want a refresher?

You can watch the full recording here:

Other resources

Download the webinar slides here:

What’s next?

We’ve got a full programme lined up to help you boost your school’s health and wellbeing offer. Find out what’s coming up next here: Schools Health & Wellbeing Webinar Series 2025/2026

Got an idea for a topic?

The aim of the Schools Health & Wellbeing webinars is to support schools and professionals around a range of health and wellbeing topics. If you have an idea for a webinar topic, we’d love to hear from you! Email us at healthimprovement@telford.gov.uk.