As part of our commitment to the Children in our care Children 1st @ Breedon House adhere to strict nutritional procedures to ensure quality of provision regarding food and nutrition.

The weekly menu will be on display in advance on the nursery notice board. Recipes will be available to parents, if requested.

The weekly menu will provide children with a tasty, varied diet.

All the children will have suitable food made available for them

Children who do not receive breakfast at home will be offered this when they arrive if this is agreed with parents.

Drinks will be served with morning and afternoon snacks.

All dairy products will be full fat.

Soya drinks will only be given as a substitute for cow’s milk with the parent’s agreement and then only those fortified with calcium can be given.

Water will be available at all times.

Diluted fruit juice will be served with the main meal.

Children will have access to bread or fruit if they are hungry between meals.

Children will still receive dessert if they refuse their main course.

Parents will be advised if their child is not eating well.

When children are on special diets parents will be asked to provide as much information as possible about suitable foods.

Carers will sit with children while they eat and will provide a good role model for healthy eating.

Children will be encouraged to develop good eating skills and table manners and will be given plenty of time to eat.

Advice will be given to parents about suitable foods to bring from home.

Children will be encouraged to play outside every day, weather permitting. This will ensure that they have an opportunity to be exposed to summer sunlight which helps their bodies to make vitamin D.