5.2 Explain the role of the Early Years practitioner in meeting children’s individual dietary requirements and preferences

Qualification: Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Unit: 1.1 Support healthy lifestyles for children through the provision of food and nutrition
Learning outcome: 5. Understand individuals’ dietary requirements and preferences.
Assessment criteria: 5.2 Explain the role of the Early Years practitioner in meeting children’s individual dietary requirements and preferences

• Finding out child’s dietary requirements prior to admission
• Maintaining good working relationships with parents and carers
• Planning, preparing, serving and assisting with meals and snacks
• Preparing and offering milk bottles for babies
• Recording food and drink intake
• Reporting concerns