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.
First Steps Nursery - summer 2023 menu
WEEK ONE | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| Morning snack (10am) | Satsumas | Croissants | Buttered wholemeal toast | Breadsticks, cucumbers | Fresh apples |
| Lunch (11.45am) | Beef pasta bake/Quorn pasta bake (v) Green salad Garlic bread | Roast chicken dinner/Vegan roll (v) Roast potatoes and vegetables | Chicken sausages (h)/Quorn sausages (v) Onion gravy Mixed vegetables Creamed potatoes | Cheese and onion pasties (v) Baby carrots New potatoes | Fish cakes/vegetable slices (v) Baked beans Over baked chips |
| Dessert | Frozen yoghurts | Pineapple upside down cake | Sliced pears and cream | Vegan ice cream | Fruit salad |
| Afternoon snack (2.30pm) | Fresh fruit | Yoghurt topped rice cakes | Fresh fruit | Cream crackers and sliced cheese | Malt loaf and butter |
| Tea (3.30pm) | Tuna sweetcorn wrap | Hot tea | Pasta salad | Hot tea | Cheese and tomato sandwiches |
WEEK TWO | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| Morning snack (10am) | Bananas | Croissants | Buttered wholemeal toast | Breadsticks, cucumbers | Fresh apples |
| Lunch (11.45am) | Baked jacket potatoes Grated cheese Baked beans (v) | Lamb chilli con carne/ bean chilli (v) Steamed rice Tortilla chips | Chicken korma/ Bombay potatoes and spinach (v) Basmati rice Mini naans | Vegan meatballs and penne pasta bake (v) | Bubble coated fish/ vegetable round (v) Over baked chips Green peas |
| Dessert | Homemade shortbread | Bananas and custard | Strawberry jelly | Peaches and cream | Greek yoghurt and raisins |
| Afternoon snack (2.30pm) | Fresh fruit | Yoghurt topped rice cakes | Fresh fruit | Cream crackers and sliced cheese | Malt loaf and butter |
| Tea (3.30pm) | Tuna finger rolls | Hot tea | Bagels and cheese spread | Hot tea | Cheese and tomato wraps |
WEEK THREE | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| Morning snack (10am) | Bananas | Buttered wholemeal toast | Breadsticks, cucumbers | Croissants | Satsumas |
| Lunch (11.45am) | Mini cheese and tomato quiche (v) Mixed salad New potatoes | Mild chicken tikka masala curry/ Chick pea korma (v) Steamed basmati rice | Salmon and leek pasta bake Tomato and basil pasta bake | Cheese and pepper rolls (v) Potato salad Mixed salad | Fish fingers (gf) Vegetable round (v) Oven baked chips Green peas |
| Dessert | Fruit salad | Peaches and cream | Vegan ice cream | Pineapple upside down cake | Frozen yoghurt |
| Afternoon snack (2.30pm) | Yoghurt topped rice cakes | Fresh fruit | Malt loaf | Cream crackers and sliced cheese | Fresh fruit |
| Tea (3.30pm) | Cheese and tomato sandwiches | Hot tea | Bagels and cheese spread | Hot tea | Buttered crumpets |
