Early years foundation stage nutrition guidance
On the 25th April 2025 the Department for Education (DfE) published the Early Years Foundation Stage Nutrition Guidance. The Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (the document that sets the regulatory requirements that all early years settings in England must meet) says that children are provided with meals, snacks, and drinks, these must be healthy, balanced and nutritious. Regulatory obligations to provide healthy, balanced and nutritious food to children include encouraging healthier food choices for packed lunches. This healthy lunch box poster is an excellent way to encourage your children to eat healthier at break and lunchtime.
Lots to do at the allotments this week after our six week summer break. Picking apples and tomatoes and digging up onions, as well as a bit of mud painting.
A few of the favourite activities available this week helped the children settle back into the pre-school routine including, stories, sand pit, playdough and the ball pit.
Blowing bubbles are a timeless activity that can extend children’s learning and development across the age ranges. There is something fascinating about bubbles that appeals to babies and children, but also to adults.
