Are Schools Truly Listening to Their Students?
Students know what they like (and what they don’t!) when it comes to their meals. Yet, in many schools, their voices go unheard when making decisions about menus, meal quality, and sustainability.
This disconnect leads to food waste, disengaged students, and missed opportunities to improve school catering. But forward-thinking schools are changing that—by actively listening to students and making data-driven improvements.
In a recent video, Thomas Franks showcases how they’re using DigiTally in schools to bring Student’s Voice to life—ensuring students have a say in what’s on their plates and how food is managed.
Watch the video to see how Thomas Franks is transforming school catering with DigiTally!
What Is Student’s Voice in School Catering?
Student’s Voice is about empowering students to share their thoughts on school food and ensuring those insights lead to real change. Instead of schools deciding menus based solely on cost or tradition, they now have the tools to adapt based on student feedback and data.
By prioritising what students actually want to eat, schools:
- Reduce food waste by preparing meals students will enjoy.
- Improve student satisfaction by serving dishes that match their tastes.
- Encourage healthier choices by involving students in the menu planning process.
DigiTally is helping schools bridge the gap between students and catering teams, making food service smarter, more sustainable, and truly student-led.
How DigiTally Supports Student’s Voice in Schools
With real-time stock tracking, waste measurement, and menu insights, DigiTally gives schools the ability to respond quickly to student feedback while optimising food costs.
- Data-Driven Menus: By using DigiTally’s tracking tools, schools can see what meals are most popular and adjust menus accordingly. This ensures that student preferences are reflected in the food choices available.
- Waste Reduction: Students not eating their meals? DigiTally helps schools track why food is being wasted, so they can make better purchasing and portioning decisions—saving money and helping the environment.
- Better Student Engagement: When students see their feedback leading to real changes, they feel valued and involved. Schools that embrace Student’s Voice create a positive dining culture where students are excited about school meals.
Why Schools Should Pay Attention to Student’s Voice
1. It Leads to Smarter Menu Planning
Why serve meals that students consistently reject? Schools waste thousands every year by ordering and preparing food that isn’t eaten. With Student’s Voice and DigiTally, schools can make informed menu decisions that save money and increase meal uptake.
2. It Improves Student Wellbeing
Students who enjoy their meals are more likely to eat well, focus in class, and have higher energy levels. Listening to what they like means healthier, happier students.
3. It Promotes Sustainability
Food waste is one of the biggest environmental challenges schools face. By aligning menus with what students actually eat, schools can make a real impact in reducing waste and running more sustainable operations.
Bringing Student’s Voice to Your School
With DigiTally, schools can finally make data-driven decisions about food service—ensuring that students are heard, food waste is reduced, and meals are more engaging.
Want to see Student’s Voice in action?
Watch the Thomas Franks video to see how DigiTally is transforming school catering.
Ready to make food service smarter in your school?
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Patrick McDermott, DigiTally’s CEO, is a passionate advocate for simplifying food service management through technology.
DigiTally’s user-friendly software helps food service businesses streamline operations, increase margins, and combat food waste.
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