BUSHMILLS PRIMARY SCHOOL

& NURSERY UNIT

Healthy Breaks Policy

In Bushmills Primary School & Nursery Unit we want to encourage healthy eating among staff and pupils.

We have consulted with parents and staff and as a result have adopted a Healthy Breaks Policy.

We have worked with health professionals to develop this policy

The Board of Governors is committed to this policy.

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PROMOTING HEALTHY BREAKS IN OUR SCHOOL

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As part of our Healthy Breaks policy from January 2007 children:

Ø Will eat only fruit, vegetables or bread based products at break time.

Ø Will drink only milk or water at break time.

As part of our Healthy Breaks policy from January 2007 school staff:

Ø Will eat only fruit, vegetables or bread based products at break time.

Ø Will drink only milk, water, tea or coffee at break time.

As part of our Healthy Breaks policy from January 2007, parents/those with parental responsibility:

Ø Will be provided with information on the foods and drinks that are suitable for a break time snack.

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As part of our Healthy Breaks policy from January 2007, school catering staff:

Ø Will only supply foods and drinks that are permitted (fruit, vegetables, bread based products, milk and water).

Ø Will not use sugary spreads such as jam, honey or marmalade.

Ø Will use butter/spread sparingly.

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The foods and drinks recommended for the Healthy Breaks policy may be suitable for some therapeutic diets. However, the child’s dietary requirements devised by the dietitian should be adhered to.

If any issues arise, teachers will consult parents/carers or relevant health professionals for advice.

Milk will be available in the school at a cost of 12pence per day.

Water will be available/allowed in the school as a break time drink and throughout the day. Children will make a donation of £1 per calendar month toward the cost of chilled water.

The school will not accept sponsorship from companies which may undermine the Healthy Eating ethos of the school.

The Healthy Eating messages will be reinforced throughout the child’s school day.

The school will monitor the policy regularly.