We at HENRY (Health, Exercise, Nutrition for the Really Young) are excited to announce that we are offering free training to all childminders and Early Years settings (including day nurseries, pre-schools and Foundation Stage classes) in Bradford.  We are working together with Public Health and Better Start Bradford to tackle and prevent childhood obesity.

This training, A Healthy Start in Childcare, accredited by the RSPH, enables staff to:

• Develop their knowledge about healthy meals, snacks and portion sizes for young children in line with current Public Health, NICE and WHO guidelines
• Increase staff confidence in providing an environment that will promote healthy eating behaviour and making good choices
• Understand the value of active play
• Adopt a consistent approach around nutrition and activity across all our settings throughout Bradford District
• Model a healthy lifestyle to children in their care
• Manage behaviour and build self-esteem, so that children start school emotionally prepared and ready to learn

When: (please choose one date – trainings are now open to all, regardless of whether you are based in Bradford District or Better Start)

Saturday 24 September, 9.15am - 4.30pm – Bradford

Thursday 17 November, 9.15am-4.30pm, Bradford

Saturday 19 November, 9.15am - 4.30pm - Keighley Healthy Living

Thursday 26 January, 9.15am-4.30pm, Bradford

Thursday 2 February / Thursday 9 February, twilights 6.00pm-9.00pm both days - venue tbc

Thursday 2 March, 9.15am-4.30pm - venue tbc

Please note: there is no obligation to run any group programmes following this training.

If you are interested in attending the training, please contact either kate.gledhill@bradford.gov.uk or nicola.charnock@henry.org.uk with your name, email address and date you would like to attend.