Food and Drink Policy

Head Start regards meal times and snacks as an important part of the day. Eating represents a social time for children and adults and helps children to learn about healthy eating. At meal and snack times, we aim to provide nutritious food, which meets the children’s individual dietary needs.

Allergies and Food Intolerances

All staff, including new staff, or cover staff are made aware of the children’s allergies and any action to be taken. This is reviewed and updated regularly.

For the safety of your child, there is a list of children and their allergies/intolerances displayed in each room and a comprehensive list on display in the kitchen for the cook. This information is clearly displayed for your child’s safety, however, due to data protection a signed parental agreement is required for this to be displayed.

In cases where there is a likelihood of a severe allergic reaction, the Manager will have regular updates with parents to ensure everyone continues to follow the correct procedures for the child. All staff are made aware of the emergency procedure for each child, as well as symptoms and administration of any medication.