Registered Nutritionists can provide various valuable services to primary schools in the UK, supporting the health and well-being of pupils and staff. Here’s an overview of their potential contributions:
Dedicated Nutrition Sessions
Our Nutritionists will deliver engaging workshops tailored to children, covering topics such as:
- How to balance the plate with sustainable healthy foods.
- Identifying healthy food choices for afternoon snacks.
- The role of nutrition in energy, growth, learning and performance.
- Finding fibre and essential nutrients in our food.
We’ve also deliver age-appropriate educational resources, such as posters, games, or activities, to make nutrition learning fun and interactive.
Promote a Healthy School Environment
Our Nutritionists can provide you with expertise to promote your Healthy School Environment by;
Supporting your school in achieving or maintaining Healthy Schools Status.
Writing copy for your newsletter, online communications and promotional materials.
Talking to key stakeholders, business sponsors, local government officials.
Designing and implement health-promoting initiatives, such as:
- School gardening projects to teach children about where food comes from.
- Healthy snack or lunchbox challenges.
- “Eat the Rainbow” campaigns to encourage diverse fruit and vegetable consumption
Parental Engagement
Our qualified Nutritionists can host workshops or information sessions for parents, providing practical advice on
- Encouraging fussy eaters to try new foods.
- Providing healthier breakfast and after-school snacks.
- Preparing balanced and budget-friendly packed lunches.
School Meal Planning and Consultation
We can work with catering teams to
- Review and improve school menus, ensuring compliance with the School Food Standards.
- Provide advice on incorporating diverse and culturally appropriate meals while meeting nutritional requirements.
- Develop strategies to increase the uptake of healthy school meals.
Staff Training and Support
Our nutrition experts can help your school by
- Helping lunchtime supervisors to encourage positive eating behaviours during meal times.
- Training teachers and school staff on basic nutrition principles to reinforce healthy eating messages in the classroom.
Policy Development
Assist in creating or updating school policies on food and nutrition, such as:
- Packed lunch policies.
- Guidelines for celebrations, including healthier alternatives for birthday treats.
- Food allergy management strategies
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Assess students’ nutritional knowledge, attitudes, and eating habits to measure the impact of nutrition initiatives.
- Provide reports and recommendations to the school leadership team.