Under the Healthy Early Years London awards scheme, nurseries, children’s centres, playgroups and childminders in London will be given support to help children learn about the importance of healthy eating and exercise, and help with their social and emotional development.
It aims to encourage children and their families to eat healthy food, drink water, play outside, walk or cycle, sleep well, sing and read and learn skills including brushing their teeth properly.
There are four levels of awards for settings to achieve – first steps, bronze, silver and gold.
The scheme, which is designed to complement and enhance the EYFS framework and has been highlighted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Partnership for Healthy Cities as an example of good work across the globe, has already been piloted by 60 childcare providers across six boroughs and is now being expanded across the capital. London’s 13,000 early years settings are being encouraged to sign up.
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