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

Audience / For: Early Years Practitioners or staff in Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster involved in food and drink provision for children aged under 5 years: including Healthy Early Years leads, 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:  9.30am – 12.30pm

Venue: Lancaster Youth Hub, 128a Lancaster Road, London. W11 1QS.

Cost:  FREE

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 Change4Life service is available in Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster to support children, young people and families most at risk of poor health outcomes to eat well and keep active.

This training session aims to support early years settings to provide balanced and nutritious meals in line with the requirements of the EYFS. This training uses the nutritional guide provided by the Eat Better Start Better framework. The session also highlights updated information provided by the Department for Education including Food Safety.

Impact on your Knowledge, Skills and Confidence:

• To become more familiar with the Eat Better Start Better nutritional framework and its use when planning menus
• To increase awareness of the 2024 updated information provided by the Department for Education including Food Safety and useful resources
• To increase confidence in planning safe, nutritious, balanced and well timed menus that support healthy habits, through the practical review of a sample Early Years menu
• Be increase awareness of further resources and support available from the Change4Life Service to support you in your role.

For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact:

Change4LifeTraining@healtheducationpartnership.com