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Cashless catering 'could cut bullying at schools'
20 Nov 2009

Smart card technology could cut down on bullying among schoolchildren in Wales, according to a new report from the Bevan Foundation.

The South Wales Echo noted that the cards may help schools address the "stigma" attached to pupils who receive free school dinners because of financial reasons.

Such cards, which have been trialled at other schools across Wales, would eliminate the need for pupils to carry cash and it would become more difficult for students to tell who was paying for meals.

"Every school that is still operating a cash-based system needs to be urged to change very, very quickly," said Philip Dixon, director of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers Cymru.

In England, institutions including Sheldon School in Wiltshire have adopted cashless catering technology when serving up meals for children.

A recent Local Authority Caterers Association survey identified roast beef as the UK's favourite school dinner, while sponge pudding served with custard was the top-rated dessert.