A strong relationship with parents is vital to ensuring children develop healthy attitudes to food and nutrition, according to staff at Each Peach Forest School in Newhaven, East Sussex. The setting was the Food Award winner at last year's Nursery World Awards and was praised by the judges for its work with families.
Joelle Bergin, who manages the nursery one day a week, says, ‘Society is filled with images of food, people and lifestyles which don't always promote healthy living. At nursery, we can provide a consistent influence and education for families and friends that promote things like sustainability, healthy relationships with food and positive body image.’
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