Menu, snacks and nutrition
Mealtimes at First Steps Nursery are a sociable event where children are encouraged to speak and engage with one another, including staff members, who will regularly join in to enhance conversations. Good manners and self-help skills are promoted for all age groups. Children will eat in small groups, with fresh water and milk provided for morning and afternoon snacks.
Fresh, healthy food is provided daily courtesy of the chef at Shireland Collegiate Academy. We ensure that there is fresh fruit and vegetables on offer each day, with children encouraged to eat meals when offered. Deserts are also provided after lunch and will generally be low sugar options.
We cater for all food requirements, whether these are dietary, for religious purposes or the parent’s/carer’s wishes. However, we do not provide Halal meat, so children who require this will be offered a vegetarian option.
Where young babies begin the weaning process, our Kitchen Assistant will ensure the food provided is suitable and offered in a way that is age/stage appropriate.
Cow’s milk is offered to all children over one free of charge at snack times, at 10am and 3:30pm. For babies who require formula, parents/carers must provide this from home, and are to supply their own milk bottles. Sterilizing facilities are also available for on-going storage.
