Food for Thought

Food for Thought

Wash hands & Breakfast Time 7.30 – 8.30am:

Children will use one-handed tools and independently self-serve and eat
breakfast of their choice. This will encourage them to manage their own needs. Children will also develop a sense of community within the nursery as they will join up with other rooms for breakfast.

Lunch Time 12.00 noon:

Children will learn awareness of their own needs regarding eating and hygiene, they will learn social skills by enjoying being with and talking to other children and their key person.

Children will also learn to be independent by washing their hands before and after and self-serving their own dinner in Toddler and Pre-School Rooms. This will support them to learn problem solving skills.

Children will learn about their health and bodily awareness with regards to eating and hygiene. They will develop a range of healthy practices by learning about healthy foods and drinks.

Throughout the day we will also encourage the children to become independent with their toilet routines, having drinks and snacks. This will develop skills in the prime areas of learning – personal, social and emotional development, physical development and communication and language as they will manage their own personal hygiene, learn about healthy practices and eating needs as well as interact socially with others.

Meals, snacks and drinks:

We aim to provide a choice of healthy nutritious hot lunches followed by fruit, yoghurt or a cooked pudding which is prepared daily.

A balanced healthy breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks are provided for the children attending a full day. Children will also receive a selection of fruit mid-morning.

Menus are planned in advance, rotated regularly and reflect cultural diversity and variation. These are displayed for children and parents to view.