Tortilla pizzas and fruit crumble were just some of the tasty treats served up by West Cumbrian pupils.

Children from Arlecdon School have been spending some of their lunchtimes at cookery workshops learning basic skills and understanding new tastes – as well as attempting to make edible slime!

It is part of a nationwide programme, PhunkyFoods, which aims to improve the dietary and physical activity habits of children aged between two and 11 years.

Teacher Helen Finlay said: "We are approaching our last session of cooking for Key Stage 2. During previous sessions we have made fruit kebabs, tortilla pizzas, fruit crumble and scones.

"To make the crumble we learned how to rub the flour and butter together to create the crumbs. We used this method again when making scones,'' she said.

"Over the weeks the children have been encouraged to discover different tastes and try something new. I hope they have enjoyed their sessions and parents have been impressed by their child’s skills.

"For our final session we will be trying to create edible slime."

Also taking part in the scheme, which saw the appointment of pupils as PhunkyFood ambassasors, was teaching assistant Becca Routledge.

A spokesperson for PhunkyFoods said: "Rapid increases in childhood obesity prevalence means that we must help empower children, alongside their families and communities, to take control over their wellbeing to enable them to live longer, healthier and more fulfilled lives.

"The PhunkyFoods Programme aims to help early years settings and primary schools to deliver a whole-school approach to healthy lifestyles and to engage with all pupils, and their families, in promoting tangible health behaviour changes in a fun, lively and positive manner."

Recipes on the scheme also included a beanie bake, berry banana cheesecakes, fruity muffins and summer garden soup.