Southover Pre-School

At Southover Pre-school we are
committed to providing your little ones with healthy and wholesome food freshly prepared by our
onsite chefs. Research shows that nutritious meals improve a child’s concentration and will support
them at Nursery with all the energy they will need for a busy day of play, learning and development.
Our tailored innovative pescatarian meals have been developed by a qualified nutritionist. We have
also incorporated feedback from our parents via our Annual Parent Surveys, popular choices of the
children and input from our highly trained kitchen chef. We ensure our kitchen strictly follows the food
standards agency rules, and we are continuously given 5 stars in our Food & Hygiene inspections.

We have four weekly rotational menus for every season allowing children to taste a wide variety of
foods whilst keeping them excited about meal times and support positive associations with food and
healthy choices. Each meal has a vegetarian option, all allergens highlighted and is accompanied by
a detailed nutritional breakdown for parents to view on our display board. Copies of our current menus
are available in the Nursery Reception.
We also believe in educating children about food to encourage them to make healthy food choices for
themselves. We introduce children to growing and eating a wide variety of foods and we encourage
parents to get involved in cooking activities at home and at Nursery. Mealtimes are fun and an
opportunity to learn. Staff sit down together to have a ‘family-style’ meal. The children are supported
with eating where necessary, yet given full encouragement to be as independent as possible. We
promote good table manners so that children quickly grasp key skills and food etiquette for example

washing hands, setting the table, serving themselves, sharing conversation and clearing away
afterwards.

Breakfast: 08:30am – 09.00am.
This includes toast, cheese, various cereals, milk & water.
Mid-morning & afternoon snack: 10am – 10.30 & 13:30pm – 14.00pm
This includes fruits, dry fruits, crackers, rice cakes, milk & water.
Lunch: 12.00pm – 12.40pm.
This includes a freshly prepared, nutritious hot pescatarian meal with a vegetarian option
where required.
If your child has any special dietary needs based on medical/allergy conditions, religious or cultural
requirements, please just let us know and we will be happy to discuss this with you and accommodate
your child’s individual needs.