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We provide a healthy breakfast each morning consisting of a selection of cereals, toast with spreads, and/or yogurt plus a drink

of milk or orange fruit juice.

After school we offer a buffet style snack this is different every day.

Some of the choices are cheese crackers scones, pitta bread with fillings, wraps

with fillings, plus a daily choice of fruit, vegetables or salad.

Holiday club - we provide 2 snacks per day, these are in addition to the children bringing a packed lunch.

Special dietary needs can be met, please consult with Sally

or Emma when registering your children.

Please ensure your child does not bring fizzy or sugary drinks or sweets for their lunch during the Holiday Club.

Food and Drink Policy

Our Club is committed to providing healthy, nutritious and tasty food and drinks for children during our sessions. The Co-ordinator and staff will make every effort to ensure that food and drink is safely prepared and sensitive to the dietary, religious and cultural requirements of all the children.

When preparing food and drink, staff will be mindful of the provisions of the Hygiene policy so as to ensure that the safety of staff and children is paramount.

In addition to these provisions, staff will be careful to ensure both the safety of themselves and children when using sharp or dangerous equipment in food and drink preparation.

The Manager and staff are mindful of their responsibilities and obligations under the Food Safety Act 1990. The Club is registered

with the local authority to provide food. All staff that either handles or prepares food has up to date Food Handling Certificates and are fully trained in food storage, preparation, cooking and food safety.

As part of a child’s settling in period, the Club requires that the

parents and carers complete the Information Form,

including information about any special dietary

requirements or allergies if there is an allergy i.e. nuts

then a health care plan needs to be set up.

(See the Medicines policy)

The Manager and staff will ensure that food and drink offered to children takes account of this information so as to safeguard their health, and meet – as far as possible – their particular preferences

and individual needs.

No child will ever be forced to eat or drink something against

their will and the withholding or granting of food and drink

will never be used as either a punishment or reward.

Healthy Eating 

The Club recognises the importance of healthy eating and a

balanced and nutritious diet. Because of this, the Club will

endeavour to make a variety of foods available including plenty

of fruit and low fat and low sugar food. Upon the display board

is snack menus for the children and parents/ carers to see

what snacks are available each day.

The Club will not provide sweets except at specific events

e.g. Halloween Party and will avoid excessive amounts of

fatty or sugary foods. Any sweets given out in school time will

not be permitted to be eaten at the After School Club.

If the children have baked at school they will be able to eat this

after their snack unless parents state in writing otherwise.

The Club will make sure that fresh drinking water is available at all times. There is a jug of water available with cups on the snack preparation area where children can help themselves.

Cultural and Religious Diversity 

The Club and its staff are committed to embracing the cultural

and religious diversity of the families who use our services.

The Manager and staff will work with parents/carers to ensure that

any particular dietary requirements are met. The Club is also keen

to help introduce children to different religious and cultural festivals

and events through different types of food and drink.