Providing a Healthy Food Environment in Early Years Settings

Endorsed by CACHE

The course contains a range of helpful tips and tricks for providing healthy food at mealtimes and for lunch boxes. The course was written by experts at the Early Years Nutrition Partnership in conjunction with the Pre-school Learning Alliance.

Course description

The course looks how to achieve a healthy, balanced diet in the early years by understanding the four main food groups, portion sizes for meals and packed lunches.

Course content includes:

  • Nutrition Fundamentals for Children Aged One to Four
  • Healthy Portion Sizes
  • Healthy Packed Lunches

What are my buying options?

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You can buy this course from EduCare's online shop for £36.49+ VAT. You will need to register or log in to complete the purchase. You can purchase courses for up to ten people and allocate access to other learners, Discounts are available for purchasing for more than ten people please email us for a quote.

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Buy as part of a training package

This course is included in the Early Years Alliance membership training package which is FREE to access for all members. 

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Key features and benefits

Price £36.49

Max. Duration 3 Hours

Target Audience Early Years, Parents,

  • Level 2 course (as graded against the nationally accepted levels, equivalent to GCSE grades A* - C)
  • Three modules with three multiple-choice questionnaires
  • Three CPD credits*
  • Optional narration of the course modules and questionnaires for accessibility
  • Personalised downloadable certificate
  •  70% pass mark
  • Printable modules for future reference
  • Course id: 167

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What customers say

The training you provide is fantastic, we use the training for staff meeting and for updating our committee. Absolutely brilliant, we use the training all the time. We wouldn’t be without it.

Rebecca Cox

Manager, Cholsey Pre-School