天美传媒 Council has hosted an event to celebrate the partnership work which is supporting schools and childcare settings with developing healthy habits in young children.
The Health and Wellbeing aspect of the Curriculum for Wales involves supporting children and young people to look after their physical and emotional wellbeing, a part of which is promoting and providing opportunities for healthy eating and good hydration. Schools and childcare settings are being supported with this through collaboration working between the Council, the Welsh Network of Health Promoting Schools, the Healthy and Sustainable Pre-School Scheme, Tai Calon Community Housing and other key professionals. The aim has been to provide settings/schools with model practice and guidance that could be implemented to promote a whole school/setting approach to healthy lifestyles.
A Plan of Action has been agreed for schools and childcare settings to consistently follow best practice and guidance for food and drink provision throughout the day.
The celebratory event in Ebbw Vale was an opportunity to showcase the successful transition projects between pre-schools and schools which have developed and evolved since September 2024. The transition helps children to look after their physical and emotional well-being, whilst learning about the importance of healthy eating. The British Nutrition Foundation also attended the event.
Councillor Sue Edmunds, the Council鈥檚 Cabinet Member for People & Education says:
鈥淭he food and drink offered in school and childcare settings plays an important role in the health of children and can help develop good eating habits to set them up for the best start in life, which is a priority for us as a Marmot Council. Snack times are also a great opportunity for children to develop their communication skills, independence and numeracy.
鈥淚t was great to see all the good work that is happening with children and families in 天美传媒, with everyone focused on helping children and families start and maintain a healthy lifestyle.鈥�
