Following on from the Early Years Foundation Stage Nutritional Guidance (September 2025), Little Scallywags have recently reflected on our Winter and Summer menus. We have always understood the importance of providing healthy, balanced and nutritious meals here at nursery, as well as educating parents around healthy lunchbox choices.
However, we have taken the opportunity to reflect and update our weaning policy for our small babies, complete and refresh all relevant staff training around serving food and encourage children and staff in our settings to make healthier choices that will have lasting effects for their health.
Our policies clearly state that we ensure we meet the needs of all children in our setting – this includes staff completing allergy and awareness training aswell as Paediatric First Aid.
We will continue to educate and advise our families around limiting unhealthy foods, portion control, infant feeding and food safety.
Staff continue to teach children about having a healthy heart and eating delicious foods that not only we enjoy, but our great for our bodies!
After reading our guidance, of our parents decided to bring a fruit platter into nursery to celebrate their child’s birthday – and it was definitely enjoyed by all!