Healthy Eating Policy

Eat Better, Do Better

Introduction

Eating healthily at school is important for the following reasons:

Aims and Objectives –

Healthy eating is taught directly and indirectly as part of both science and Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE). It is important that the message given in these lessons is reinforced through any food allowed in school. The core purpose of the school is to educate on both the effect of food on children’s learning and long term health. Loydence Academy knows it is important to foster a good relationship with parents and agree on the best possible approach to healthy eating.

We strive to:

Management of Eating –

At Loydence Academy, we have agreed the following statements:-

All children are to be encouraged to bring a water bottle to school every day. Water fountains are also provided in the school for additional access to water. Milk will also be allowed but NOT flavoured shakes
Chocolate, sweets, biscuits, crisps and cakes must not be brought into school as part of their daily snack
Chewing gum and fizzy drinks are NOT permitted on the school premises
Fast food, fries, chicken nuggets, chocolate spread, doughnuts, chocolate pastries, candy floss and pizzas are NOT allowed on the school premises
Cereal bars are also discouraged because these can often contain as much sugar as chocolate bars
Any snacks containing pork are not allowed at any time
Student’s snack boxes should offer balanced nutrition. Across a week, parents are encouraged to offer a variety of healthy foods – remembering, our students only eat what the parents provide
The contents of the snack boxes will be monitored by staff on a regular basis
We recognise that there is no such thing as ‘bad food’, therefore, we teach children to enjoy snacks other than fruit and vegetables e.g. a biscuit or a small piece of cake. This treat is for Thursdays only. Crisps and chocolate will not be allowed in school.
Birthday cakes and special events celebrated in school are times when food contributes to a sense of celebration and sharing. On these occasions, teachers will remind students that this is an ‘occasional’ treat and not everyday food
Students are taught not to share packed lunches and parents are reminded about the need to avoid sending in snacks containing nuts

Loydence Academy Snack Time Promise

We respect students as valued members of our Academy and we will give them time and space to eat in a calm and attractive environment. We will help the students to see that enjoying food and eating meals with others contributes to a happy lifestyle. We will encourage children to find out more about achieving a healthy balanced diet and encourage them to try new foods and flavours in a supportive environment. In return, we expect students and parents to listen to and accept constructive feedback and respond accordingly.

We can only achieve our goal with parental support!Our children deserve a healthy diet and remember –

Eat Better, Do Better!

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