Torfaen Healthy and Sustainable Pre-school Scheme
The Healthy and Sustainable Pre-School Scheme is an extension of the Welsh Network of Healthy Schools Scheme. At present, 36 pre-school settings in Torfaen are enrolled on the scheme and include day nurseries, Flying Start, playgroups and childminders.
The scheme promotes positive health behaviours from an early age, including good oral health and the importance of healthy eating and physical activity to support reducing obesity in the Early Years.
The scheme is accredited, and as such, each setting collates evidence to support each of the following action areas:
- Nutrition and Oral Health
- Physical Activity/Active Play
- Emotional and Mental Well-being including Relationships
- Environment
- Hygiene
- Safety
- Workplace Health and Well being
For further information about the Healthy and Sustainable Pre School Scheme, please contact:
Ruth Harris - Tel: 01495 742056 or Email: [email protected]
Useful Links for Infection Prevention and Illness
- Guidance for childcare, preschool and educational settings - Public Health Wales
- Exclusion Period for Common Infections (March 2024)
- Routine immunisation schedules for Wales
Useful Links for Healthy Eating
- Public Health Packed Lunch (Wales)
- Welsh Government - Food and nutrition for childcare providers
- Food and nutrition guidance for childcare providers
- Food a Fact of Life (3-5 years)
- Every Child- Helping children to be a healthy weight
- First Steps Nutrition
- Recipes and meal ideas