Voices: ‘No concept of children’s food’: Readers compare ‘stodgy’ UK school dinners with France, Spain and beyond

School meals are changing: pizza, sponge puddings, and fish and chips are off the menu - (PA)

Independent readers have been debating how UK school dinners stack up against those served in other countries, as England prepares for a significant tightening of school food standards.

Deep-fried items are set to be removed entirely from menus, while sugary foods such as cakes, waffles and ice cream will be severely restricted.