Healthy eating is not just about what we put on the plate. It is about educating children and providing them with the knowledge and independence to make healthy choices that will leave them in good stead for the future.
We encourage the children to help grow and cultivate their own food which we prepare for our meals. This includes picking plums, blackberries or apples in the orchard ready for snack time, or growing a wide range of vegetables in our vegetable patch to cook for our meals.
Children are encouraged to have milk at least 3 times a day either in a drink or a pudding. Each child has their own named drinking water bottle, which is always available.
At mealtimes children will be encouraged to use cutlery and there will be a family atmosphere, where conversation will be encouraged along with good table manners. Wherever possible children will be encouraged to prepare their own food as they become more independent, for example spreading butter on their bread.
At times children take part in cooking activities, this may be linked to a topic. Children will also learn about healthy eating. We will ensure that all food allergies or dietary needs are taken into account during any healthy eating or cooking activity.
