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Curriculum Rationale At Kilkenny Preschool we promote safe, Our Preschool’s food and nutrition curriculum: Is consistent with the Dietary healthy eating habits in line with the Right Guidelines for Children and Bite Healthy Food and Drink Supply Adolescents in Australia, and the Strategy for South Australian Schools and Australian Guide to Healthy Eating. Preschools and relates to the DECD Includes activities that provide wellbeing strategy. children with knowledge, attitudes and skills to make positive healthy We believe that early childhood is an food choices and learn about the important time for establishing lifelong, variety of foods available for good healthy eating habits and can benefit the children in three ways: 1. health. Includes opportunities for children to develop practical food skills like Short term: maximises growth, development, activity levels and good health. preparing, growing and cooking 2. Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden healthy food in line with the school’s Long term: minimises the risk of diet related diseases later in life. 3. Good nutrition contributes to good program. Integrates nutrition across the Early Years Learning Framework health and wellbeing and this is vital for [EYLF] using a holistic approach. positive engagement in learning activities. Therefore: Educators at this preschool model and encourage healthy eating behaviours. The Learning Environment Food and drink are consumed in a safe, Children at our Preschool: water bottle and have fresh, clean supportive environment for all children. tap water available at all times and Parents and caregivers are encouraged to are encouraged to drink water supply healthy foods that fit within the Right Bite strategy for their children at preschool. regularly through the day. Eat routinely at scheduled break times, eat in a positive, social This food policy has been established environment with educators who after consultation with educators and parents within the preschool community. Children provide water in a named model healthy eating behaviours. Use the preschool garden to learn about and experience growing, harvesting and preparing nutritious foods. Our Preschool: Provides rewards that are not food or Red – Occasionally drink related. RED foods and drinks are banned from sale in schools and preschools. Understands and promotes the importance They lack adequate nutritional value of breakfast and regular meals for Are high in saturated fat and/or children. sugar and/or salt can contribute Teaches the importance of healthy meals excess energy (Kilojoules or and snacks as part of the curriculum calories). Is a breastfeeding friendly site Schools and Preschools can provide Right Bite Guidelines Some RED category products a maximum of twice a term for a whole of school or preschool occasion. Our Preschool The Right Bite Easy Guide to Healthy Food Encourages healthy food and drink and Drink in Schools and Preschools assists choices for children in line with the to select food according to their nutritional Right Bite strategy. value – three categories representative of the foods of the Green – Choose plenty (Acceptable at our centre) preschool community. promoted and are culturally reflect the 5 food groups. sensitive and inclusive. Are excellent sources of important line with the Right Bite strategy. promotional materials about healthy energy (kilojoules or calories). eating. Do not let these foods and drinks dominate the choices and avoid large serving sizes. They have some nutritional value. Contain moderate amounts of saturated fat and/or added sugar and/or salt (often during processing). Displays nutrition information and Help to avoid an intake of excess Amber – Select carefully Ensures a healthy food supply for preschool activities and events in Are low in saturated fats and/or sugar and or salt. Ensures healthy food choices are Encourage and promote foods that nutrients. Encourages food choices which are Can, in large servings, contribute excess energy (kilojoules or calories). Not Acceptable at our Preschool Nuts and all nut products- Peanut paste/ butter, Nutella Chocolates and other chocolate products Roll ups and sweet biscuits Packaged snack food Cakes, muffins Chips, Donuts, cans of soft drink Food-related Health Snack Time Support Planning Parents and carers are encouraged to supply a range of healthy snacks, fruit and Our Preschool: vegetables at snack time to: Provide children with important minerals Liaises with families to ensure a suitable food supply for children with health and vitamins encourage a taste for healthy support plans that are related to food foods. issues. Parents and carers are encouraged to Is ‘Nut Aware’ and asks parents not to provide healthy food and drink choices in supply foods that may contain nuts. This line with the Right Bite strategy is to support the children who have anaphylactic reactions to nuts. Acceptable Snack Foods: the notice board. Fresh fruit –Apples, bananas, oranges, mandarin, pear, mango, strawberries etc Working with families, Dried fruit – Sultanas, dried apricots, health services & industry figs, etc Fresh vegetables –Salads, tomato, cucumber, carrot and celery sticks etc Dry/ rice crackers Cheese Savoury Sandwiches- Vegemite, Cheese, meat and vegetable fillings Yogurt- Preferably in a nude food A list of current allergies is displayed on Our Preschool: Invites parents and caregivers to be involved in the review of our whole site food and nutrition policy. Provides information to families and caregivers about the Right Bite container Strategy through a variety of ways including: Food safety newsletters policy development/review Our Preschool: information on enrolment pamphlet/poster displays Promotes and teaches food safety to children as part of the curriculum. Encourages educators to access training as appropriate to the Right Bite Strategy. Provides adequate hand washing facilities for everyone. Promotes and encourages correct hand washing procedures with children and educators. The preschool has children with serious food allergies, and a separate policy for the duration of their involvement with the preschool has been developed and communicated to parents and educators. The educators at Kilkenny Preschool thank you in advance for your support of this policy. Reviewed 20/6/16