Safe Eating In Early Years
Introduction
Ensuring children are safe during mealtimes is a vital responsibility in early years settings. This Safe Eating Workshop is designed to support early years practitioners with the knowledge and confidence needed to promote safe eating practices, reduce the risk of choking, and respond appropriately to emergencies, in line with statutory guidance.
The workshop will explore age-appropriate food preparation, supervision strategies, allergy awareness, and current guidance on safe eating for babies and young children. Through practical examples and discussion, staff will strengthen their understanding of how to create a safe, positive mealtime environment that supports children's health, wellbeing and development.
Attendees
This training is suitable for all early years staff and will help settings meet safeguarding and health and safety responsibilities while promoting best practice at mealtimes.
Learning outcomes:
What are the requirements of the EYFS for safe eating, including:
- Understanding allergens
- Preventing choking
- Safe weaning
- Understanding safe foods for children
- Paediatric First Aid
- How and where children should be to promote safe eating
- The role of the practitioner
More information and booking instructions:
In-school - https://clennelleducationsolutions.org/course/safe-eating-in-early-years-ey007
Central session - https://clennelleducationsolutions.org/sessions-education/?keyword=SAFE+EATING&from_date=&to_date=&_token=WFBlRNXPhrvPTQSsTM68UW8esjfrvCPSS5bySrnr
Please note the central sessions are free for schools with our Early Years bolt-on, for more information on the bolt-on please follow the link below
https://clennelleducationsolutions.org/course/early-years-bolt-on-ey005