Hackney: Food and drink provision for young children using the Eat Better Start Better framework

Audience / For: Hackney Early Years staff involved in food and drink provision for children aged under 5 years: including healthy early years leaders, childminders, children centre, nursery and pre-school staff, and any other staff involved in planning menus and food provision to support young children to eat well and develop healthy habits.

Time:  2:00 to 4:30pm

Format: Interactive online training via Zoom

Cost: FREE to Hackney settings registered with Healthy Early Years London

Booking:  To book a place please use the booking system below.

• Note: If you have several colleagues wishing to attend a separate booking will need to be made for each person.

Training Overview:

The training is available to Hackney EY settings registered with Healthy Early Years London to meet the voluntary Food and Drink Standards: Eat Better Start Better (for ages 1 to 4 years). This training session aims to support staff involved in menu planning and food service.

Impact on your Knowledge, Skills and Confidence:

• Understand how the Eat Better Start Better framework supports the provision of a healthy, balanced, nutritious diet required for childhood development and the prevention of obesity.
• Practice reviewing and adapting food provision across the day to ensure snacks and meals are nutritious and balanced; and are supportive of healthy habits.
• Explore how to promote and embed a supportive food culture through the discussion of key themes.
• Identify when and how to adapt provision to ensure all children are supported through careful planning and good communication.
• Be aware of useful resources and further support available.

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