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Parents call on politicians to prioritise healthy food for children

Friday, April 26, 2024

| Nursery World

Parents have launched their own manifesto calling on all political parties to put children’s healthy food at the heart of their plans.

Millions of families cutting back on healthy food that is twice as expensive as unhealthy options

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

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A ‘worrying’ proportion of ‘food insecure’ families are cutting back on healthy food, sparking concerns of widening health inequalities.

Government urged to increase the value of Healthy Start scheme amid 'soaring' food inflation

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Saturday, November 11, 2023

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The value of the Healthy Start scheme, which helps women with children under the age of four with the cost of food and milk, needs to increase by 20 per cent to cover the cost of essentials such as baby formula, finds new analysis.

New film highlights the reality faced by families struggling to afford food

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

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A new short film has been released to highlight the struggle faced by families to put food on the table due to the cost-of-living crisis.

Concern young children missing out on Healthy Start scheme, as figures show a quarter of households with under-fours skip meals

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Monday, April 3, 2023

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The Food Foundation is calling on ministers to do more to raise awareness of the Healthy Start scheme and increase its value and eligibility, after it failed to meet the Government’s own target for take-up among low-income families.

Survey highlights rise in pupils unable to afford school lunches

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Friday, December 2, 2022

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Teachers are reporting a rise in the number of children going hungry at school that are not eligible for free school meals.

Call for settings to take part in early years nutrition survey

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

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The Early Years Alliance and nursery group the London Early Years Foundation have joined forces to launch a survey about food provision and nutrition in early years settings.

Kellogg's loses high court battle over display of sugary cereals in supermarket

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

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Kellogg’s has lost a High Court battle over new Government rules stopping its products from being prominently displayed on supermarket shelves because they are deemed ‘unhealthy’.

Analysis: Early years settings step up support for families as cost of living crisis hits

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

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Vitamin Angels UK extends partnership with NDNA as nurseries increase food donations and other support to struggling families and members of staff. Catherine Gaunt reports

Nursery group calls for funding to improve access to high-quality nursery food for vulnerable children

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

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The London Early Years Foundation is calling on the Government to invest in nursery food provision to support families living in poverty and improve young children's health.

New guidance on weaning to help 'confused' parents

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Friday, March 4, 2022

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New guidance on how to safely introduce children to solid food has been launched by the Government’s Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID).

NDNA supports campaign to explore a ‘colourful rainbow of fruit and vegetables’

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

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More than half of children under the age of four eat two or less portions of fruit and vegetables a day, a survey by children’s food brand, Organix, has found.

Government performs u-turn over free school meals in holidays

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Monday, November 9, 2020

| Nursery World

Disadvantaged schoolchildren will receive free meals during the Christmas holidays, and under-fours will benefit from a top-up in vouchers for healthy food from April, the Government has announced.

Call to increase value of Healthy Start Vouchers

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020

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More than 50 public health experts have signed a letter to the Chancellor and health secretary, calling for an increase in the value of the Healthy Start vouchers for low-income families.

New toddler menu planner aims to instil healthy eating habits early on

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Thursday, August 6, 2020

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A new meal planner for toddlers has been launched to help parents provide their children with the right balance of foods and nutrients, and to help stop childhood obesity.

Free breakfast scheme extended over summer holidays

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020

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Disadvantaged children from more than 1,800 schools in England will be given vouchers for healthy breakfasts over the summer holidays.

Nurseries encouraged to join in healthy eating week online cook-a-longs

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

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Healthy eating, wellbeing and the benefits of physical activity and cooking are the focus of a new virtual event organised by the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF).

Supermarkets should play a leading role in solving obesity crisis

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Monday, February 24, 2020

| Nursery World

A new report by MPs says that it's time for supermarkets to 'drive the solution to the obesity epidemic'.

One in four mothers unsure about how to wean their baby

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Wednesday, February 6, 2019

| Nursery World

A Government-backed campaign aims to help parents with weaning and tackle widespread myths about the signs a baby is ready to try their first solid foods.

DfE to pilot £2m scheme to fight 'holiday hunger'

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Thursday, March 29, 2018

| Nursery World

The Department for Education has launched a £2m pilot to look at ways to support disadvantaged children during the school holidays by providing meals and activities.

New guidance recommends limit of two 100 calorie snacks for children

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Monday, January 8, 2018

| Nursery World

The new Change4Life campaign encourages parents to give children healthy snacks such as rice cakes rather than chocolate or sweets.

Make sure you fill in our packed lunch survey

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Wednesday, October 11, 2017

| Nursery World

The University of Bristol and Nursery World are asking our readers about packed lunches – how many children are eating them, how healthy they are, and the effects of the 30 hours programme.

DfE to extend school breakfast club scheme

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Monday, October 2, 2017

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The Department for Education has announced an expansion of its breakfast club programme to support disadvantaged children.

Nurseries flock to food share scheme

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Monday, June 12, 2017

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A growing number of nurseries are signing up to receive free surplus food under a scheme to fight hunger and waste in the UK.

More Scottish families to benefit from 'holiday hunger clubs'

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Thursday, June 1, 2017

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A programme in which schools provide food and support to families in need during the summer holidays has been expanded, following a pilot of the scheme.

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Parents call on politicians to prioritise healthy food for children

Millions of families cutting back on healthy food that is twice as expensive as unhealthy options

Government urged to increase the value of Healthy Start scheme amid 'soaring' food inflation

New film highlights the reality faced by families struggling to afford food

Concern young children missing out on Healthy Start scheme, as figures show a quarter of households with under-fours skip meals

Survey highlights rise in pupils unable to afford school lunches

Call for settings to take part in early years nutrition survey

Kellogg's loses high court battle over display of sugary cereals in supermarket

Analysis: Early years settings step up support for families as cost of living crisis hits

Nursery group calls for funding to improve access to high-quality nursery food for vulnerable children

New guidance on weaning to help 'confused' parents

NDNA supports campaign to explore a ‘colourful rainbow of fruit and vegetables’

Government performs u-turn over free school meals in holidays

Call to increase value of Healthy Start Vouchers

New toddler menu planner aims to instil healthy eating habits early on

Free breakfast scheme extended over summer holidays

Nurseries encouraged to join in healthy eating week online cook-a-longs

Supermarkets should play a leading role in solving obesity crisis

One in four mothers unsure about how to wean their baby

DfE to pilot £2m scheme to fight 'holiday hunger'

New guidance recommends limit of two 100 calorie snacks for children

Make sure you fill in our packed lunch survey

DfE to extend school breakfast club scheme

Nurseries flock to food share scheme

More Scottish families to benefit from 'holiday hunger clubs'

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