Health experts have called on Bridget Phillipson to prohibit schools from using educational materials funded by food, drink, and gambling industries. These materials reportedly distort evidence about diets and alcohol, with some even teaching about pouring wine. Concerns have been raised about companies infiltrating schools by providing misleading classroom resources. A coalition of 58 health professionals is advocating for stricter regulations similar to those in the Republic of Ireland, which prevents the use of materials from industries with conflicts of interest. Such materials have been found to normalize harmful behaviors and misrepresent risks to children.
"Dozens of doctors, health charities and public health specialists have written to the education secretary warning her that such firms are sponsoring resources used in lessons with pupils, despite them misrepresenting the evidence about diets, alcohol and betting."
"Chris van Tulleken, a professor of infectious disease and global health at University College London, said, 'We wouldn't let big tobacco teach children about smoking. So why are we allowing the alcohol, gambling and junk food industries into classrooms?'"
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