Staff Wellbeing  - 

We encourage, promote and celebrate staff wellbeing in a variety of ways. We believe that investing in our staff will in turn promote happiness, health and longevity. Staffs wellbeing is part of our vision for the whole nursery and by doing so we are creating fantastic role models, who model healthy practice to our children.

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​PANCo -

At Meadow Brook we have a staff member who has completed the PANCo training (Physical Activity and Nutrition Coordinator.) Using this knowledge we are able to promote healthy eating -  we use the NHS Eatwell guide to ensure children are offered healthy meals and snacks whilst at nursery. We also signpost our parents to other professionals that can help with eating behaviours or weaning.

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​Nursery Allotment -

We have our own nursery allotment where we grow lots of different fruits and vegetables. Children are encouraged to help look after the allotment by watering and weeding and eventually harvesting any foods ready. This has had a great influence on the children, it teaches them about how food is grown, food waste, trying new things and taking responsibility.

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​Community Fridge -
We work in partnership with Saxmundham Community Fridge to help reduce food waste. We have a table in our entrance area for all to access. We get deliveries weekly; on most occasions it includes bread and fresh produce.

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​Oral Health Swop Shop - 

At Meadow Brook we promote good oral health through a variety of ways including books, sharing our own experiences, having suitable resources and visits from local dental professionals. We also have our swop shop, this is for families to access for free to encourage best practice. We stock toothbrushes, bottles with straws and open top doidy cups. The idea is that children will swop out their old item for something new or something more suitable (swop dummy for toothbrush OR swop bottle with teat for bottle with straw.)

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Our Climate Change Pledge-

Meadow Brook is keen to play it’s part in moving towards new zero, but change cannot happen overnight. It is important to develop a strategic plan outlining the key steps we want to take. Meadow Brook has it’s own sustainable action plan which is a thread throughout our curriculum and long term plan.

As educators we actively engage in discussions about naturae, recycling and conservation, we ignite curiosity in children. Staff create rich, interactive environments which foster a love for nature and an understanding of the importance of protecting it. Children are encouraged to look after planet Earth by joining in with small tasks e.g. litter picking, recycling, growing flowers, planting trees and spending time outside!

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​Healthy Smiles Programme - 

Meadow Brook has completed the standards to achieve Healthy Smiles status for our 3yr olds. In our preschool room, all children are encouraged to brush their teeth after lunch time. Staff model good tooth brushing skills and make this an opportunity to learn about looking after our teeth and oral health. 

Children should brush their teeth twice-a-day. Ideally before bed and one other time, we know this can be challenging for parents and that's why we decided to embed this into our daily routine!

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​​​Lending Library -

There is a lending library for children and families to freely access books to borrow and take home to enjoy. Reading is a great way to spend quality time together and introduce new words. 

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