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Healthy Eating in
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Helping you implement Healthy Eating Policies
Following the introduction of the new Government's
Guidelines in September 2006, many parents, headteachers,
caterers, governors and teachers must be wondering:
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How do we provide
healthy, nutritious food for our children?
Where do we buy it from?
How do we persuade the children to eat it?
How will our caterers have time to prepare meals from
scratch? |
The
website, run by leading training consultancy, Verner
Wheelock Associates, is designed to supply you with handy tips
and information on how to provide healthy meals and snacks that
school children benefit from and enjoy.
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In
particular, we can help you with training in
Nutrition & Health and Food Safety to equip
catering managers, cooks and kitchen staff with the
knowledge and skills required to meet the extra demands
now being put on them. See below for details on our
training courses.
We have also produced a book of case studies on healthy
eating in schools which is designed to inspire you to
implement healthy eating policies in YOUR school, and
give you lots of ideas on how to do this.
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Healthy Eating in
Schools - A Handbook of Practical Case Studies
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Edited by
leading nutrition expert, Dr Verner Wheelock, this new
book contains 30 case studies from the UK and abroad,
focusing on schools, local authorities and businesses
that have successfully improved the food being served to
school children.
Healthy Eating in Schools - A Handbook of Practical
Case Studies draws together a variety of initiatives
to provide an invaluable collection of information for
those who plan to implement or expand their Healthy
Eating Strategies. Our book is full of good ideas which
really work and that will certainly provide inspiration
for head teachers, governors, parents,
teachers, caterers and healthy schools co-ordinators.
Focusing on all aspects of food in schools and not just
school meals, examples include,
Improvements in choice and quality of food
Pupil involvement in Healthy Eating Policies
Better behaviour of children due to the provision of
breakfast
Fruit tuck shops |
There are
also chapters dealing with other relevant aspects of
school food including:
Allergies
Research on Food and Behaviour
OFSTED and Healthy Eating
Procurement and Local Sourcing
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"Everyone involved in providing food in schools should
read this book"
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Training Courses for School Caterers
Nutrition Courses
Nutrition & Health Awareness Level 1
Half-day course
This course covers all aspects of nutrition and health at a
basic level. It is suitable for Catering Assistants, School
Cooks and other interested groups. The content can be tailored
to fit the group requiring the training e.g. courses for school
catering staff can be focused on providing a balanced, healthy
diet for school children.
Our staff felt the courses
were informative, enjoyable and an excellent refresher to
complement their previous work with City and Guilds.
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CIEH Healthier Food and Special Diets
Level 2
One-day course
This course is ideal for anyone involved in preparing and
serving food and provides all candidates with a good basic
understanding of nutrition. Candidates will also learn about
individual nutritional requirements and specific standards and
recommendations applying to catering for different groups of
people.
School catering staff who would like to learn to plan
well-balanced meals and have a positive impact on pupils health
would definitely benefit from attending this course.
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RIPH Certificate in Nutrition & Health
Level 3
Three-day course |
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Ideal for catering managers and other health promotion
professionals, including those involved in the National Healthy
School Programme.
This course can be run in-house or individuals can join our
courses in Skipton. The course ensures that supervisors and key
workers gain a good understanding of all aspects of Nutrition
and Health.
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Having worked in
catering for many years I have a good basic knowledge, but I
feel that this course has given me more confidence and
understanding when cooking and planning menus. |
RIPH Diploma
in Nutrition & Health Level 4
Five-day course
Ideal for managers and professionals who wish to gain an in-depth
knowledge of nutrition and health issues. Suitable delegates include:
those working in school catering, hospitality or the leisure industry
The course includes 3 days on general Nutrition Principles, and 2 days
on Nutrition & Health in the Community. It is designed to provide a
detailed knowledge of the practical applications of diet and healthy
eating.
A very good update of current views on
nutrients and healthy eating.
Food Safety Courses
Online Foundation Food Hygiene - Level 2
This course is structured into a number of learning activities which are
supported by graphics, animations, and a quiz.
All training and
assessment is provided online, and each trainee has access to their
individual online training record which shows their progress in the
course and assessments. On completion of the training, candidates will
sit an online test and those who pass will receive a certificate.
RIPH Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering
Three-day course
This course is designed for those who are or intend to be supervisors in
catering.
It provides a broad knowledge and understanding of food safety
principles and practices relevant to supervisors who work in a catering
environment. On completion of the course, candidates will not only
understand their role in the implementation of food safety management
but will also understand the importance of effective communication and
staff training.
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RIPH Level 4
Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering
Five-day course
This is an intensive course designed for managers and those who
intend to be managers in catering businesses. The course provides an
in-depth knowledge and understanding of Food Safety principles and
practices and how to establish appropriate Food Safety Management
procedures. On completion of the course, candidates will understand
their role in managing, maintaining and improving Food Safety in a
catering setting.
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