*Healthy Start in Childcare for Childminders* - CANCELLED (see the re-scheduled course on 1 July 2017)
Logged-in users can download the attached pre-course information and overview flyer.
For specific information on the course please contact Hazel Grassie - Healthy Weight Practitioner at hazel.grassie@henry.org.uk or on 07720 090923.
For queries on the booking process only please contact Howard Gladwin - Early Years Training & Quality Coordinator at mailto:howard.gladwin@walthamforest.gov.uk
What will the course cover?
A full-day course for Childminders covering the following:
• Why we focus on a healthy start for babies and toddlers.
• Looking at eating and activity habits.
• Exploring a balanced diet, portions and portion sizes.
• Understanding behaviour and strategies to manage this behaviour.
• Top tips for achieving good oral health.
• Each practitioner who completes this course will receive a certificate to acknowledge their learning. The course is accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH).
• Practitioners will understand what constitutes good nutrition for young children and age appropriate portion sizes.
• Practitioners will understand the importance and benefits of active play.
• Practitioners will be better equipped to manage behaviour and build the self-esteem of children in their care.
• Practitioners will be able to communicate with and support other staff in early year’s settings around role-modelling a healthy lifestyle, providing healthy foods and drinks, encouraging active play and managing behaviour.