
Healthy back-to-school lunches that your children will love
NutritionIt’s back to school time again which means it will soon be back to bedtime routines, school uniforms & packed lunches. We know parents want to provide snacks that are both nutritious & delicious but this can sometimes be a challenge. Therefore we asked our fantastic team of chefs to give us some guidance on creating a healthy packed lunch that children will also love...

The Park Academy food pyramid for children aged 1-5, plus seven healthy eating tips
NutritionFood Pyramid for a healthy, nutritious and varied diet for 1-5 year old children from Park Academy’s Chef Rohan. A guide for what should and should not be included in your child's diet.

Our New Nutritionist Led Menus…and a Brand New Healthy Family Recipe!
NutritionAt Park Academy Childcare we believe in nurturing the whole child and that includes their physical development. We know that nutritious food is so important for growing little bodies and provides children with the fuel they need to learn, run, jump and play.

Back to School Lunchbox Ideas
NutritionSome healthy, easy to prepare, lunchbox ideas and essentials from Park Academy’s Chef Rohan. Planning your child’s packed lunches for the whole school term will help you make sure they have a healthy, balanced diet when they go back to school.

Ice Pops – Healthy, Nutritious Summer Treats
NutritionIce pops are a great way of sneaking some fruit and vegetables into your child’s summer diet, especially if your child is a not a big fan of eating their fruit and vegetables. Here are a few nutritious, home-made ice pop recipes.

Couscous Salad
NutritionThis recipe is a quick and easy way to add some variety into a child’s diet. Couscous salad is perfect for lunch, or an accompaniment for dinner, and will contribute towards your child’s five a day. It also makes a great alternative to sandwiches,…

Chef Gills Winter Warmer Soup
NutritionIngredients:
Tin of chopped tomatoes
Bag of baby leaf spinach
Handful of basil leaves
2 cups of yellow split peas, cleaned and drained.
1 clove of garlic
1 onion
A pint and a half of vegetable stock
Method:
- Sauté the onion…

Turkey & Broccoli Pasta Crumble
NutritionHere is a simple, one pot, one dish recipe to use up some of the leftover turkey meat this Christmas. It will also make good use of any extra breadcrumbs and fresh herbs that are still in your fridge. Turkey can be dry, so the creamy sauce…

Sugar Free Sweet Potato Brownies
NutritionThis delicious and simple recipe has no added sugar. It also looks great as a Christmas dessert, dusted with icing sugar. The sweet potato and banana ensure that the brownies are moist & gooey…as well as providing lots of goodness!
Sweet…

Baby Weaning – Our Chef’s Top Tips
NutritionBabies typically start with us at Park Academy around 6 months old. At this stage most have just begun their weaning journey and are starting to explore new foods and textures. Our team of chefs work closely with a child's parents at this…

