• We have started to use a village supply for our fresh vegetables and fruit which are delivered weekly.
  
  
• The children are encouraged to drink fresh drinking water during a session.
  
  
• We offer healthy foods at snack time.
  
  
• We talk about our bodies on a regular basis both at snack time and during exercise.
  
  
• Outdoor play is on offer throughout each session - weather permitting.
  
  
• We have written a letter to all parents regarding the contents of their child's lunch box encouraging them to think about healthy eating.
  
  
• Our Luncheon Club has gone from strength to strength with each session being full of 16 children and a with a waiting list.
  
  

School meals healthy packed lunch box -
A guide for parents

Eating a healthy lunch.
The key to a healthy lunchbox is to include a balance of appropriate foods from the four main food groups -
1. Breads and cereals
2. Fruit and vegetables
3. Meat and alternatives
4. Milk and dairy products
Foods in the fifth food group, containing fat and sugar, should be eaten in moderation.

A packed lunch should provide a range of important nutrients for children. Including a wide variety of foods in a lunchbox will provide this range of nutrients and prevent children becoming bored with the same foods.

* We do NOT allow confectionery or sweets.

Most importantly, children should look forward to and enjoy their packed lunch in school.