Healthy Schools
We aim to tackle the growing issue of poor nutrition and obesity amongst children as well as enabling children to make informed choices to improve their physical and emotional needs.
A healthy outside, starts from the inside - Robert Urich
Our commitment
Our first step to ensure this is by ensuring that our lunches are nutritious and wholesome, which are provided by Independent Catering. Find out more about our school lunches here
To ensure that all children start school prepared physically for the school day, we provide a breakfast Furthermore we ask that children are sent with healthy packed lunches and break time snacks. Fruit and other healthy snacks are encouraged and we request that children do not bring sweets or chocolate bars to school as these are not allowed during the school day. children may bring in a small carton of drink but this should not be fizzy.
Sun Safety
- Enjoy the sunshine and stay safe. Follow our top tips:
- Apply sunscreen (do not forget to look at UVA stars)
- Provide a hat for added protection
- Ensure your child has a fresh bottle of water
- Seek the shade when out at the hottest time of the day
- Wear sunglasses
Useful Links
Has a fantastic selection of healthy meals and activities for children.
British Nutrition Foundation - www.nutrition.org.uk
Lots of information about healthy eating and its importance
A child-friendly guide to healthy eating
Healthy Eating News
As part of our Picture News debate we discussed the importance of breakfast as part of our daily morning routine.
Here are some suggestions for making your child a healthy packed lunch:
