Supporting and teaching children about being healthy is embedded in the routine and the curriculum at Swallow Risers.

We take every opportunity to talk about and demonstrate healthy choices and to encourage children to eat well and learn about food. Fresh air, lots of active play and learning, healthy meals and snacks and plenty of encouragement to drink water throughout the day are just some of the simple ways we do this.

Our Chef provides fresh, seasonal menus that reflect a diversity of cultures and tastes and exceed the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, meeting the high level of requirements of the voluntary Children’s Food Trust guidelines. Mealtimes are a very sociable occasion at Swallows, tables are set and prepared together and older children are encouraged to serve their own meals and pour their own drinks. Adults sit together with all the children and take this perfect opportunity to chat and socialise.

We see our role as collaborative with parents in encouraging children to develop healthy habits and to make healthy choices.

Our nursery has been awarded 5 stars by the Food Standards Agency. For more information check out the Food Standards Agency website.