The World Outside Kindergarten
A Unique Outdoor Nursery for Ages 2-5 –
Small, Nurturing Setting which exceeds the EYFS Standards
Through Nature-Based Learning
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Our Food and Nutrition Approach
From September 2025, all nurseries and early years settings must follow new national guidance on food and drink. This is part of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, which keeps children safe and healthy.
Here’s what it means for your child at our setting:
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Balanced meals – We provide healthy, home-style meals with fruit, vegetables, protein, and wholegrains. Sweet puddings are no longer served; instead, children enjoy fresh fruit, yoghurt, or similar lighter options.
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Healthy drinks only – Children are offered milk or water throughout the day.
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Nutritious snacks – Snacks combine fruit/veg with foods like rice cakes, wraps, or cheese, to keep energy levels steady.
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No cakes, sweets or chocolate – These are not permitted under the new guidance.
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Allergy and dietary needs – We work closely with parents to create individual food plans where needed. Staff are trained to recognise and respond to allergies and to make mealtimes safe.
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Safe mealtimes – Children eat sitting down with close adult supervision, helping keep eating safe and sociable.
Our aim is simple: to give every child safe, healthy, and enjoyable food each day, building good habits for life.
Packed Lunch Guidance
✅ Please include:
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A sandwich, wrap, pasta, or rice dish (wholegrain where possible)
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At least one portion of fruit (fresh, dried, or tinned in juice)
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At least one portion of vegetables (e.g. cucumber sticks, cherry tomatoes, peppers)
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A protein food (e.g. chicken, eggs, cheese, beans, hummus, fish)
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A dairy food (cheese, yoghurt, or milk-based dessert – plain or low-sugar)
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Water or milk as the only drinks
❌ Please do not include:
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Fizzy drinks, squash, or fruit juice
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Sweets, chocolate bars, or chocolate spread
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Crisps (except baked/plain occasionally as part of a balanced lunch)
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Cakes, biscuits, or shop-bought puddings
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Nut products (to protect children with allergies)
🥪 Example lunchboxes:
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Wholemeal sandwich with cheese, cucumber sticks, apple slices, yoghurt, and water
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Pasta salad with chicken and veg, breadsticks, banana, and milk
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Wrap with hummus and grated carrot, cherry tomatoes, grapes (halved), plain yoghurt, and water