Lunches are provided free for all nursery children.

SPECIFIC DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

Fife Council is committed to providing a Nursery meal service to all pupils who require them and will provide a specialised dietary           service for certain children through discussion between the child, parent/guardian, and the Nursery.  Particular diets will be accommodated.

Religious requirements

Cultural/ethical reasons

Therapeutic diets will be provided on the basis of Medical               conditions (as recommended by a doctor or dietician.)

If the child is known to have an allergy to nuts/nut products then our Allergen – Policies/Guidelines should be read in conjunction with this policy.

NURSERY MILK

Fresh chilled milk is available in all nurseries.

Milk is provided free to all nursery children.

FREE FRUIT IN NURSERY

The Free Fruit in Nursery initiative targets the youngest children, where eating fruit and vegetables is most likely to be habit forming and where the health gain might be the greatest in the long term.

All nursery children are offered fruit on a daily basis alongside other heathy snacks.

WATER IN NURSERY SCHEME

All pupils have access to chilled water throughout the Nursery day.

SNACKS

Paxton nursery encourages children to eat healthily and make healthy choices. As part of the fruit and vegetable initiative, we use our fruit and vegetables to enhance the snack  provision. Milk and water are always available for the children to access.

Snack is not only an opportunity to eat, but as an opportunity to      socialise and to learn about different taste, texture, how fruit and        vegetables grow and seasonal changes. We use our fruit and             vegetables creatively e.g. making soup, smoothies. Our children are   involved in planning our snack menu and in its preparation.

 

VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION

No charge is made for attendance at nursery. However, it is normal practice to ask for a small contribution to cover the cost of snacks, baking ingredients, nursery parties, outgoings and special treats. At Paxton we ask  for £2.50 per week, this can be paid weekly or termly.