Food and Nutrition at ABC
At ABC, we provide children with healthy, balanced and nutritious meals and snacks as part of their day, with menus planned around the needs of young children and the guidance that supports nutrition in the early years.
Good food matters at ABC
For young children, food is about much more than simply filling hungry tummies. The early years are an important time for growth and development, and nutritious food provides the energy and nutrients children need as they grow.
At ABC, we want children to experience a wide variety of foods, flavours and textures as part of everyday life. Our meals and snacks are an important part of the care we provide, alongside opportunities to play, learn, explore and develop independence.
Government guidance for early years providers highlights the importance of offering children a wide range of foods, textures and flavours during this important stage of growth and development. It also supports early years settings to provide meals, snacks and drinks that are healthy, balanced and nutritious.
To find out more: Early Years Foundation Stage Nutrition
What's on the menu?
Our menus are planned with young children in mind, with a focus on variety, nutrition and the different tastes and textures children experience as they grow.
Menus are planned termly and follow a four-week cycle, giving children a varied selection of nutritious meals and snacks throughout the term.
Mealtimes are a
big part of the day
Mealtimes are a big part of children's everyday experiences at nursery. They give children time to sit together with the practitioners, talk, practise using cups and cutlery and become increasingly independent.As children grow, eating independently is another skill they gradually develop. We give children the time and support they need while keeping mealtimes relaxed and enjoyable
Useful resources
A healthy selection of links to support your child's healthy eating journey at home and beyond.