Vitamin D – A Healthy Start
What you’ll learn in the Vitamin D- a Healthy Start training The importance of vitamin D for infants, toddlers and adults Factors that affect our vitamin D status – are we getting enough? Vitamin D recommendations for infants, children and families Suitable vitamin supplements The NHS Healthy Start scheme How to support families to apply…
Read MoreBin the Bottle
What you’ll learn in the Bin the Bottle training Issues related to prolonged bottle use Suitable cups and drinks for children aged 1-5 years Practical tips that can help children to transition from bottle to a cup How to support families- either by running a workshop or in having conversations Common questions parents might ask…
Read MoreCooking and Learning About Food
What you’ll learn in the Cooking and Learning about Food training The benefits of cooking and learning about food activities An overview of children’s nutrient requirements How to read food labels How to choose recipes in-line with the Eat Better Start Better guidelines Suitable skills to teach children in the early years Key considerations- such…
Read MoreKeeping Active in the Early Years
What you’ll learn in the Keeping Active in the Early Years training The benefits of physical activity for children and their families Current national statistics for physical activity Current UK recommendations for physical activity for babies, toddlers and their families Activities and ideas that support children to be more active in your early years setting…
Read MoreHealthy Eating in Pregnancy
What you’ll learn in the Healthy Eating in Pregnancy training The key dietary messages to communicate to women Weight gain guidelines during pregnancy Recommendations for key nutrient requirements Food safety principles and information on the foods to avoid The requirements for supplement use, including Healthy Start Nutrition requirements during breastfeeding The importance of physical activity…
Read MoreEarly Start Nutrition Award – Bronze
Sign up to the Bronze Award – Commitment to Best Practice to: Set goals and targets to ensure your provision is providing healthy, balanced and nutritious food and drink Develop a nutrition framework that demonstrates best practice to achieve positive outcomes for children and families Ensure your setting is offering a nutrition provision that meets…
Read MoreEarly Start Nutrition Award – Silver
Sign up to the Silver Award – Commitment to Best Practice to: Set goals and targets to ensure your provision is providing healthy, balanced and nutritious food and drink Develop a nutrition framework that demonstrates best practice to achieve positive outcomes for children and families Ensure your setting is offering a nutrition provision that meets the…
Read MoreEarly Start Nutrition Award – Gold
Sign up to the Gold Award – Commitment to Best Practice to: Set goals and targets to ensure your provision is providing healthy, balanced and nutritious food and drink Develop a nutrition framework that demonstrates best practice to achieve positive outcomes for children and families Ensure your setting is offering a nutrition provision that meets the…
Read MoreFeeding Your Baby in the First Year
Feeding Your Baby in the First Year This course has been developed by Registered Nutritionists to provide you with helpful information and tips around feeding your baby in their first year. Complete this course to learn more about: The importance of developing healthy eating habits early on in your child’s life Information on breastfeeding and…
Read MoreGood Nutrition for your Toddler
Good Nutrition for your Toddler This course has been developed by Registered Nutritionists to provide you with helpful information and tips around food and nutrition for your toddler. Complete this course to learn more about: Meal and snack routines for toddlers Toddler food and nutrient requirements Portion sizes and appetite Creating positive mealtimes Snack and…
Read MorePositive Mealtimes – Fussy Eating Strategies for Families
Positive Mealtimes – Fussy Eating Strategies for Families This course has been developed by Registered Nutritionists to provide you with helpful information and tips around how to support your little one at mealtimes. Complete this course to learn more about: Children’s eating behaviours and how it might impact your little ones at mealtimes Factors that…
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