All meals will be home prepared where possible. I hold 706/1 & 2 city and guilds from Westminster Catering College and am fully competent in food preparation, food hygeine and keep up to date with issues and how they affect our children. I hold a full current food hygiene certificate. Kitchen food handling procedures and strictly adhered to with procedures on chopping boards usage clearly displayed.

I actively encourage healthy eating by getting the children involved in the planning and preparation of meals. I listen to each child's likes and dislikes and plan my menu's accordingly. Meal times are a social occasion and a time to reflect on our day and share our day. Everyone is encouraged to take part and we all take the time to listen to each other. 

We have our own vegetable garden to encourage interests in gardening and healthy foods, from source to plate. We use Organic milk.

• All meals are eaten together at the table to encourage good table manners.
• All snacks are provided and are available at all times.
• Drinks are freely available at all times, water, milk and diluted juices.
• All dietary requirements will be considered and meal plans be made.
• All meals will provide a well balanced nutritional part of a child''s diet based on current guidelines.
• Children are actively encouraged to help prepare meals.

For further information on how to provide a healthy well balanced diet 

http://www.foodforlife.org.uk/

http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/healthy-eating/Pages/Healthyeating.aspx

http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/publications/getting-good-start-healthy-eating-one-five