Nutrition
In the KidsLab we provide healthy and nutritious meals for our children. This includes breakfast, hot lunch and hot dinner as well as two snack times: one in a morning and one on the afternoon. Our lunches and dinners are provided by award-winning catering provider Zebedees. With Zebedees we can provide food that fulfil any medical, food allergies or intolerances, religious or any other food requirements i.e. gluten free, vegan/vegetarian, halal, kosher and any ingredients free options. These options are discussed with parents before child starts their attendance
Healthy Lifestyle
Providing Healthy Habits for Life
The most effective way of promoting healthy habits in Early Years is to take a whole-setting approach, engaging children, staff, parents, carers and the wider community.
In Healthy Early Years settings and at home, children will be supported to:
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eat a healthy meals and healthy snacks
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drink plenty of fresh water
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wheel, walk, scoot, cycle to the setting with their parents/carers
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wheel, play, run, skip and jump outdoors
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have plenty of tummy time
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have plenty of sleep and maintain sleep hygiene
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learn self-regulation techniques, mindfulness and yoga
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learn how to brush their teeth and visit the dentist
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learn about their own feelings and how to express and manage them