Food and Nutrition at Birley Community Pre-School
 

EVERYDAY HEALTHY EATING

• We support children to eat a balanced diet

• We only offer milk or water in setting

• We provide healthy snacks- fruit and vegetables with milk or water

 

PACKED LUNCHES

Please include food from the 4 main food groups-

1. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

2. STARCHY FOODS

3. PROTEIN

4. DAIRY/ALTERNATIVE

Please avoid sending in-

• Sweets, chocolate, fizzy drinks, fresh orange juice, nuts, popcorn

• If you are sending in grapes, blueberries or cherry tomatoes please chop these lengthways to avoid choking.

We are a NO NUT setting

 

If we have concerns about a lunchbox, we will discuss this privately with you, never in front of your child.

 

BIRTHDAYS AND CELEBRATIONS

• We celebrate children’s birthdays with songs, stickers and a birthday hat or crown.

• To support healthy eating, we ask families not to send in cakes or buns.

• We celebrate and respect cultural food traditions, where safe and appropriate.

 

ALLERGIES AND SPECIAL DIETS

• Please tell us about any allergies or dietary needs

• We display allergy information for staff and keep food prep areas safe

• Staff are trained to manage allergies safely

 

OUR PROMISE

• Mealtimes are calm, social and enjoyable

• We never pressure children to eat

• We never comment negatively on food in front of children

• We aim to build healthy habits for life

 

Together, we can give children the best start with food, health and happy mealtimes.