Parenta, the UK’s largest training provider for the early years sector, and a leading provider of nursery management software is strengthening its support for early years professionals by helping them embrace a healthier lifestyle. Every new customer will receive a generous fresh fruit and vegetable box this April – promoting staff well-being while reinforcing the importance of healthy eating in early years settings.
With childhood obesity and nutrition remaining major concerns in the UK, early years professionals play a vital role in shaping children’s attitudes towards food. By providing fresh, healthy produce to settings, Parenta leads by example – encouraging practitioners to adopt healthy habits and pass on essential nutritional knowledge to the children in their care.
Lisa Roper, Parenta’s Head of Training Delivery and Curriculum said; “Our settings aren’t just learning about healthy eating in theory – they’re experiencing it firsthand. By providing them with a nutritious fruit and veg box this April, we want to encourage healthy habits that benefit both staff and the children they care for. Nutrition is such a key focus for us, that we’ve even worked with Joe Wicks, the Body Coach, to give the sector Parenta exclusive menus!
“As the rising demand for skilled childcare professionals grows, Parenta’s fully funded apprenticeships ensure that early years practitioners are equipped with essential knowledge – from child development and safeguarding to nutrition and well-being. Our childcare apprenticeships integrate key lessons on healthy eating and nutrition, ensuring learners are equipped with the knowledge and skills to support children’s health and well-being.”