Most children require a snack at morning break to keep them going through the day. As a healthy school we encourage children to bring in healthy snacks.

Many of these will help contribute to their 5 daily portions of fruit and vegetables, keep them alert and help them concentrate.

Children in EYFS and KS1 have a daily snack of fruit or veg provided for free by the government, so additional snacks for these ages may not be required.

If you are intending to send in healthy snacks with your child please consider the list below:

• Vegetables/ vegetable sticks – such as celery, cucumber, peppers or carrot.
• A piece of cheese (cheddar cheese or Babybel).
• A piece of fresh or dried fruit – pineapple, mango, kiwi, plain raisins, apricots, blueberries, banana slices.
• Bread sticks, plain pretzels, banana bread, malt loaf, oat/rice cakes and small pitta breads are also good snacks.

We are aiming for a common-sense approach, with the key being to keep it healthy, therefore please no sports/energy drinks, chocolate, sweets or crisps during breaktime. Additionally, we have a no nut advisory due to allergies.

The Healthy Schools programme gives support to schools wanting to create an enjoyable, safe and productive learning environment whilst minimising potential health risks.

The National Healthy Schools Programme is funded by the Department for Education and Skills and the Department of Health, with a regional and local network implementing the work locally.