LEYF launched its Early Years Chef Academy in 2019 to ensure more children get the healthy, nutritious food they need. Following a successful pilot in its nurseries, the group has now opened enrolment of its professional Chef Academy qualification to all nurseries and chefs working with children under the age of seven.
The first external candidates will start training in March. Further training opportunities will be available in October.
With more than 1 million children a year attending an early years setting, LEYF’s belief is that the sector now has a real opportunity to improve children’s diets and long-term health.
Its CACHE-endorsed qualification covers portion sizes, weaning, menu planning and managing allergies, while building participants’ confidence to hold food-related activities with children, staff and parents.
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