Healthy Early Years in Hackney
Early years settings and childminders interested in the Healthy Early Years London awards should contact their borough lead, Sherine Addai.
Support to achieve the awards is tailored to identified needs. This support can be delivered in various ways, including in-person, virtual, group, or 1:1 sessions, based on the findings from your audit(s).
Additionally, settings working towards the Bronze award can access a free menu assessment and support service provided by the nutritionists on the Best Start with HENRY team.
For all award documents, information, and further resources, please visit the Get an Award page.
Useful documents and links
Healthy Early Years London Award
Further information about the programme and the award criteria
Healthy Early Years London
Information about the National Children's Bureau and its role as the delivery partner for Healthy Early Years London and Healthy Schools London
First Steps Nutrition Trust (Eating well in early years)
Range of resources to support eating well in early years
Best Start with HENRY
Support for parents, carers and professionals in providing a healthy start in life for children living in the local community
First Steps Nutrition Trust
An independent public health nutrition charity that provides information and resources to support eating well from pre-conception to five years
Best Start in Life - Preparing food safely for children
Learn safe food preparation and serving methods for babies and young children (fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, nuts, snacks) to prevent choking
ecoACTIVE
ecoACTIVE provides free workshops to inspire future generations about sustainability
Anaphylaxis Campaign
Supporting people at risk of severe allergies
Example food policy template
Use this food policy template to help you develop and implement your own food policy