Healthy Eating for All
At Shirenewton Preschool food is very important to us. Apart from being dedicated to provide a healthy snack every day we also strive to do so much more.
We are part of the Early Year’s Healthy Preschools – providing correct portions of carbohydrate, fruit and vegetable and proteins.
We understand that a child needs to try a food at least 10 times before they can decide whether they like it or not. We strive to give the children the opportunity to try as much variety of food as possible.
Food of the Week
One of the ways we do this is with ‘food of the week’ – the children get the opportunity to try something potentially new to them every day that week. This enhances their curiosity for new food, knowledge of the wider world and promotes discussion and communication.
Example snack menu
Monday
Wholemeal pitta
Carrot
Banana
Tuesday
Oatcake
Cheese
Melon
Cucumber
Wednesday
Breadsticks
Houmous
Pepper
Apple
Thursday
Crumpet
Cheese
Pear
Berries
Friday
Croissant
Grapes
Tropical Fruit
Drinks
Semi-skimmed milk or water is offered as a drink every snack time.
Tropical fruit will be selected depending on what is available e.g. mango, pineapple
Allergies
Dairy free spreads are offered to cater for children with intolerances/allergies Seasonal fresh fruits will be offered as appropriate (e.g. strawberries, peaches, blackberries, plums, apricots)
What Makes a Healthy Packed Lunch?
A great lunch includes:
Protein
Chicken, beans, eggs, or hummus for energy and growth
Whole Grains
Whole-grain bread, pasta, or crackers for sustained energy
Vegetables
Fresh fruit, veggie sticks, or salad for essential vitamins
Dairy or Dairy Alternatives
Cheese, yogurt, or plant-based options for strong bones
Water
The best drink for hydration
Portion Sizes
Making sure your child is eating healthily is not juts about what they eat, its also about how much they eat.
To help you understand portion sizes, we’ve got this handy guide to the appropriate portions of food for preschool children.
Contact Us
Whether you have questions about places, want to arrange a visit, or just want to find out more about life at Shirenewton Preschool, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Get in Touch
Address
Shirenewton Recreation Hall
Shirenewton
Monmouthshire
NP16 6RG
Phone
Morgan Baker: 07957 102248
Mon-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday
9:15 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday
9:15 AM – 12.30 PM