Sitting With Children At Meal Times...

AnonyMouse_4495 · 2005-08-12T15:00:19+0000

(See post title...) I ask this question because I have been on a Quality Assurance visit today, and the criteria and observations require "some adults and children eat together. Children sit in small groups with a familiar carer who eats the same healthy food" The manager said that this would not be possible as a ) she had some staff that would not like nursery food b ) the staff have to support the children in cutting up food, keeping them clean etc c ) there is not enough space/staff to sit in key groups The argument from a QA point of view is that children nowadays (I'm not even THAT old and I'm sounding like my mum!) don't have the 'sit and eat at the table with family' opportunities, so providing this at nursery promotes healthy eating, good table manners, increases independence, makes it a social experience etc... On a practical level, I understand that a room full of 3-5 year olds (and younger!) need a lot of attention and personally, I hated mealtimes at nursery for that reason. However, I am interested in what others do and if the children surprise you with their level of indpendence and table etiquette? All thoughts appreciated!

By AnonyMouse_4495
August 12, 2005 in All Early Years settings & Childminders: General Issues

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