Nursery World - Work Matters: Practical Management

Fresh food provision takes pride of place at a nursery where mealtimes are a social occasion, as Karen Faux hears.

Daisy Chain Childcare's nursery in Rotherham, Yorkshire, recently won praise from Ofsted for the way in which it makes mealtimes a social occasion and serves 'freshly prepared wholesome and nutritious food and drink'.

The nursery benefits from an excellent, qualified cook and has a carefully thought-out approach to meeting the 'food and drink' welfare requirements under the EYFS.

Manager Emma Battersby says the preparation of food is integral to children's learning, and nursery cook Rosemary Gibson is an important part of everyday nursery life. Fresh fruit and vegetables are purchased from a market stall holder on Monday and fresh meat is bought from the local supermarket. All meals are cooked each morning on the premises.

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