Safer Eating

EYFS Statutory Framework for groups and school-based providers Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework – GOV.UK

Food and drink facilities – Groups settings

  • 3.71 There must be an area adequately equipped to provide healthy meals, snacks and
    drinks for children as necessary. There must be suitable facilities for the hygienic
    preparation of food for children, if necessary, including suitable sterilisation equipment
    for babies’ food. Providers must be confident that those responsible for preparing and
    handling food are competent to do so. All staff involved in preparing and handling food
    must receive training in food hygiene.

Providers must be confident that those responsible for preparing and handling food are competent to do so. All staff involved in preparing and handling food must receive training in food hygiene.

Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework – GOV.UK

EYFS Statutory Framework for Childminders Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework – GOV.UK

Food and drink facilities – Childminders

  • 3.71 There must be an area adequately equipped to provide healthy meals, snacks and drinks for children as necessary. There must be suitable facilities for the hygienic preparation of food for children, if necessary, including suitable sterilisation equipment for babies’ food. Childminders must be confident that they, or any assistants responsible for preparing and handling food, are competent to do so.

Training

There are many training providers that provide online or face to face training including:

The Early Years and Childcare Service does not offer food hygiene training.