Dietry Needs
The sharing of refreshments can play an important part in the social life of the nursery as well as reinforcing children's understanding of the importance of healthy eating. The nursery will ensure that:
- all meals and snacks provided are nutritious, avoiding large quantities of fat, sugar, salt, additives, preservatives and colourings
- children's medical and personal dietary requirements are respected
- menus are planned in advance and food offered is fresh, wholesome and balanced
- a multi-cultural diet is offered to ensure that children from all backgrounds encounter familiar tastes and that all children have the opportunity also to try unfamiliar foods
- the dietary rules of religious groups and also of vegetarians/vegans are known and met in appropriate ways
- milk provided for children is whole and pasteurised
- if a main meal is offered, the following elements are included:
- Protein for growth. Carbohydrate for energy, Essential minerals and vitamins in raw foods, salads and fruits
Weekly Menus
Week 1
Breakfast Cereal and toast
Mid morning snack Milk, biscuits and fruitMonday
Lunch: Spaghetti Bolognese and garlic bread followed by yoghurt
Tea: Ham sandwiches followed by fruitTuesday
Lunch: Breaded chicken, potato waffles and peas followed by apple pie
Tea: Cheese & crackers followed by jellyWednesday
Lunch: Shepherds pie and broccoli followed by arctic roll
Tea: Quiche followed by Chocolate mousseThursday
Lunch: Flying fish, smiley faces and sweetcorn followed by bananas & ice cream
Tea: Hot dogs followed by cakeFriday
Lunch: Bacon, beans and potatoes followed by pineapple upside-down cake
Tea: Cheese sandwiches followed by fruit
Week 2
Breakfast: Cereal and toast
Mid morning snack: Milk, biscuits and fruitMonday
Lunch: Chilli and rice followed by bananas & custard
Tea: Tuna sandwiches followed by cakeTuesday
Lunch: Chicken in gravy, roast potatoes and carrots followed by fruit salad
Tea: Beans on toast followed by yoghurtWednesday
Lunch: Sausage casserole and mash potato followed by peach melba
Tea: Ham sandwiches followed by fruitThursday
Lunch: Breaded chicken, potato waffles and peas followed by rhubarb crumble
Tea: Pizza followed by cakeFriday
Lunch: Cod, sweetcorn and potato followed by trifle
Tea: Crumpets followed by arctic roll
Week 3
Breakfast: Cereal and toast
Mid morning snack: Milk, biscuits and fruitMonday
Lunch: Fish fingers, smiley faces and beans followed by rice pudding
Tea: Cheese spread sandwiches followed by fruit
Tuesday
Lunch: Steak pie, boiled potatoes and peas followed by Angel Delight
Tea: Hot dogs followed by cake
Wednesday
Lunch: Chicken curry and rice followed by jam sponge & custard
Tea: Beef paste sandwiches followed by yoghurtThursday
Lunch: Lasagne and garlic bread followed by chocolate mousse
Tea: Cheese & crackers followed by jellyFriday
Lunch: Pork mince & gravy, carrots and roast potato followed by cheesecake
Tea: Turkey sandwiches followed by fruit