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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jenny Garnsworthy

SHOCKING: Dame prue leith explains why cooking should be taught in schools - You Need To See This

Three of the culinary world's most recognisable figures – Dame Prue Leith, Delia Smith, and Stanley Tucci – are spearheading a campaign to ensure children learn to cook from their very first days in primary school.

The esteemed trio brought their impassioned plea to Parliament on Thursday, arguing that practical, hands-on cookery lessons are crucial for developing pupils’ culinary abilities, essential life skills, and a foundational understanding of healthy eating.

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