EXAMPLES:​

• sandwich, roll, wrap, pasta dish for main course

• fruit or veg

• optional healthy crisps

• optional 1 x dairy product such as yoghurt or piece of cheese.

 WHAT NOT TO BRING

• No nuts or nut products (including peanut butter/hazelnut chocolate spread)

• No fizzy drinks

• No unhealthy crisps or chocolate

• No glass bottles/jars

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MORE INFORMATION – Links to healthy eating ideas for children.

• NHS Change4Life offers a variety of recipes for creating healthy lunchboxes and healthy substitutes for sugary snacks.

• NI Direct gives some helpful tips for putting together a healthy, interesting lunchbox with plenty of variety.

 

Special diets
The pre-school also recognises that some children may have verified medical conditions requiring special diets that do not allow for the standards to be met exactly. In this case parents are urged to be responsible in ensuring that packed lunches are as healthy as possible. If any of the foods suggested on the not to include list need to be a part of your child’s daily diet, please let us know.

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Storage
Packed lunches will be kept out of direct sunlight but not in a fridge. Insulated children’s lunch bags or boxes are widely available and we would recommend these for your child’s lunch.