Abbey School, Torquay
Healthy Eating Policy and Procedure

Policy for Healthy Eating

Mission Statement  

At Abbey School we are committed to offer a well balanced start in life for each pupil, providing a good base for the children to build on in their next school.

Rationale  

Healthy eating is a most important aspect of a child’s development with this in mind we aim to ensure a child receives a well-balanced diet, and is taught about the importance of Healthy Eating.

Purpose  

We incorporate a Healthy Eating programme in our curriculum.  We also provide a well balanced school lunch that is cooked on the premises.

Guidelines  

      ·       All children learn about the importance of a healthy diet
·       We encourage a healthy snack at breaktime
·       We update our menu to meet the needs of the children
·       We link our class projects to the menu and encourage comments from the children
·       We encourage ‘good manners’ at the table
·       Children eat their meals in a safe environment
·       We encourage children to enjoy their meal at lunchtime
·       We provide dietary requirements as necessary
·       We consult with parents regarding dietary requirement
·       We regularly review our daily menu for the school  

Special Educational Needs

We aim to cater for the needs of all children in our school menu.

Equal Opportunities

We ensure all children have access to a healthy diet through the meals we provide at school.

Health and Safety

We are regularly inspected by the Environmental Health and consumer Protection Division and carry out our own risk assessment to ensure Safe Practice is followed.  All children are regularly reminded about Safe Practice – i.e   washing hands.

Staff attend food and hygiene courses.

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