It is a disgrace that British governments, unlike their European counterparts, have steadfastly refused to fund decent food for the nation's school and pre-school children. As a result, trying to provide good food on a tight budget can be a struggle.
However, I have found that settings that are determined to serve quality, home-made food within a budget find ways of doing it. Success appears to depend on (at least) three things. First, a nursery must have its own good cook who understands healthy eating principles. In some cases, a cook may need extra training - or even replacing. Second, the cook and the nursery manager must see eye to eye. Third, if children and parents are both to get a fair deal, nurseries must put food quality before high profits.
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