By the time they are 5 years old, 1 in 5 children will have one or more decayed, missing or filled teeth. This course will focus on breakfast for a good start to the day, ideas for snacks and promoting dental health. During this course participants will:
- Learn about how to provide breakfast and snacks so they are meeting current best practice guidelines.
- Find out how to pledge to be Sugar Smart.
- Have information and guidance on how to promote good dental health practices to children and their families
- Both observe and participate in the preparation of dishes.
This course is for both early years and play practitioners.
Links to Bristol Standard Dimensions:
- D1 Values and Aims
- D4 Supporting Play, Learning and Development
- D8 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- D9 Partnerships with Parents and the Local Community
- D10 Monitoring and Evaluation.
Course details
| Date: | To be arranged. |
| Cost: | Free for Bristol-based Ofsted registered childcare workers and Bristol BAND members. £30 all others, 10% discount to non-Bristol BAND member groups. |
| Venue: | The Vassall Centre, Gill Avenue, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 2QQ. View a map |
| Tutors: | Francine Russell - All About Food & Alex Wood - Advanced Health Improvement Practitioner, Young People’s Public Health Team |
| Refreshments: | Tea, coffee and squash provided. |
| Funded by: | Bristol Early Years Childcare Service. |
| Please note: | Bookings to be made on booking form only and accompanied by separate cheques for each attendee payable to 'BAND Ltd' please. Places are limited to 15 (2 per setting), so book early! |
| Closing date: | n/a. |
