Snacks and drinks

Choosing our own snacks

We provide a good variety of snacks for the children to eat at the rolling snack bar. They are taught to independently wash their hands before taking a plate and choosing what they would like to eat, sitting down and joining their friends and chatting together.

Promoting independence

We encourage the children to serve their own water, promoting their own self help skills and building confidence.

Milk or water to drink?

The children are encouraged to drink milk due to its rich nutritional profile and support for muscle growth and strong bones and teeth. For those who choose to drink water, they are able to independently serve themselves from our water dispenser. The water is freely available throughout the sessions.

There is a small voluntary charge for the provision of snacks as this expense is not covered by the EYFE funding. Currently (June 2025) the cost is 80p per morning session. There is no charge for the afternoon session as the children finish off their packed lunches midway through the afternoon. Parents/carers who choose not to pay the 80p voluntary charge are expected to send their children in with a healthy snack box for the morning sessions. There is no charge for milk or water.

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