Celebrating 50 Years of National Smile Month
This year marks a major milestone for National Smile Month 2026, the UK’s largest and longest-running campaign dedicated to promoting good oral health. Organised by the Oral Health Foundation, the […]
Entries by Joseph Ellis
Startwell Spotlight on Breakfast
Breakfast, which literally translates as ‘breaking the fast’, is the first meal of the day and an opportunity to nourish and refuel our bodies after a night’s sleep. Research shows […]
June 2026 Events
1st June: World Milk Day World Milk Day is celebrated to raise the awareness of the importance of milk as a food source and as part of a well-balanced diet. […]
May 2026 Events
May: National Walking Month The campaign theme for National Walking Month 2026 is the #Try20 challenge, which encourages everyone to incorporate at least 20 minutes of walking or wheeling into their daily routine. These 20 […]
Ultra Processed Foods in Early Years settings
In recent years, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) — industrially made products high in added sugars, salt, unhealthy fats, and artificial additives — have become an increasingly large part of children’s diets. […]
International Dance Day – 29th April
International Dance Day is a great opportunity to explore the different genres of music you use in your setting and see how children respond to a variety of rhythms, beats, […]
Food Growing March 2026
Although spring can still feel a little way off, the clocks going forward in March means brighter, longer days are on the way. This makes it the perfect time to […]
Easter Activities with Sammy Skills and the Startwell Characters
Easter is celebrated by Christians to honour the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many families also enjoy cultural traditions such as Easter eggs, which symbolise new life and new beginnings. The […]
Safer Eating in Early Years Settings Part 1
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets clear safeguarding and welfare requirements around safer eating to reduce the risk of choking and ensure children are properly supervised at mealtimes. Here’s […]
April 2026 Events
5th April: Easter The Easter bunny has arrived – why not undertake lots of active easter egg hunts where children undertake a physical activity when they find an egg with […]
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Congratulations to Hollywood Pre-School Daycare and Edgbaston Grange Day Nursery for achieving their Startwell Awards!
Healthy snacks help keep children energised and ready to learn. Our Startwell character 2 Snacks Max promotes two healthy snacks each day to support children's growth, development, and concentration. Fruit, vegetables, and plain starchy foods such as breadsticks, rice cakes, or crackers are great snack choices for growing bodies. By providing nutritious options and positive food experiences, we can help children develop healthy eating habits that last a lifetime