ISBA BURSARCAST // Reducing Food Waste with Pupil Voice: Insights from Woodhouse Grove & DigiTally (16th January 2026)
A real world example of food waste being managed effectively and the many positive outcomes.
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Show Notes
What happens when pupils are given a voice in the dining hall — and their feedback drives real change? In this episode, we speak with Patrick McDermott from DigiTally, Michelle Howard, Sustainability and Energy Officer at Woodhouse Grove School, and Kevin Grant, the school’s Head Chef.
Together, they explore how Woodhouse Grove took part in DigiTally’s Food Waste Challenge, using real-time pupil feedback to track what was left uneaten, identify what worked (and what didn’t), and make targeted changes to reduce waste and improve satisfaction.
This short, practical conversation covers:
- How feedback tools helped the school understand and cut food waste
- The role of student voice in shaping more effective menus
- Operational changes made by the catering team based on the data
- Financial and sustainability benefits already being realised
- The wider educational impact on pupils’ awareness of food and waste
Whether or not your school uses digital tracking, this episode offers a clear case study in how data and dialogue can help align catering, sustainability, and budget priorities — without adding complexity.
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