Munch & Move

Munch & Move training is delivered via a self-paced online eLearning training package for NSW based early childhood education and care services. The training takes approximately 3 hours to complete and can be completed in whole or over several occasions. To register for the training please visit https://munchandmove.com.au/

This training includes 7 modules which take approximately 20 mins each to complete. You can watch the narrated modules or deliver them yourself to your colleagues.

Staff Development Kit Training flyer

This webinar will help you develop skills and confidence in assessing a menu using the two week menu cycle planning tool. This is for cooks and other staff involved in meal provision or menu planning.

To undertake this session you will need the following:

1. Printed Sample Menu for assessment
2. Printed Caring for Children two week menu cycle planning tool
3. 'Ingredient quantity' tip sheet
4. 'How to include iron containing foods on the menu' tip sheet 
5. Download the recording of the self paced webinar (68MB)

We invite you to complete the survey at the end of the session to let us know your thoughts on the webinar and any other topics that you would like us to cover in the future. 

The Munch & Move program is offering free professional development on healthy menu planning to services cooks working in NSW early childhood education and care (ECEC) services. The training is also suitable for service leaders involved in menu planning. Visit the webpage to register.

There are three policies we encourage services to adopt as part of Munch and Move. Please see the links for sample policies as a starting point for your service policy.

• Breastfeeding policy (for those services with infants) with the following elements
  • Families are informed that the service provider and educators support breastfeeding when the families first make contact with the service provider (or during orientation)
  • Families are asked about breastfeeding at the time of enrolment
  • Services develop a documented feeding plan for breastfed infants
  • Services provide a supportive physical environment for mothers who want to breastfeed. 
• Nutrition Policy, with the following elements
  • Food provided by the service is consistent with the Australian Dietary Guidelines (if service provides meals)
  • Strategies are in place to ensure that food provided by families in lunchboxes is consistent with the Australian Dietary Guidelines (where services do not provide food)
  • Strategies are in place to ensure food isn't used as a reward or incentive for children
  • Educators role model healthy food and drink choices.
• Physical activity and Screen time policy, with the following elements 
  • Reference to the Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years (Birth to 5 years)
  • Physical activity is embedded in the daily program through spontaneous and intentionally planned active play that is both child initiated and educator led. 
  • Educators actively role model to children appropriate physical activity behaviours.