Exploring and Growing Fresh Produce in a Childminding Setting (for Childminders)

Stronger Practice Hub Event

This session is for Childminding settings who would like to improve their understanding of food, in particular vegetables, herbs, spices and fruits. The session is led by Jo Ingleby, the Director of The Children’s Kitchen, a Feeding Bristol project focused on encouraging young children and families to explore, cook and grow fresh produce. The project focuses on the areas of Bristol with the highest levels of food insecurity. Settings working with The Children’s Kitchen are encouraged to move away from traditional baking on cakes and towards child-led food sessions led by curiosity and creativity. 

The session will cover: 

• Setting up and running food sessions in your setting; the basics of what equipment you need and practical tips for exploring fresh food.
• Creating growing spaces on a budget with a term-based growing plan.
• Linking plot to plate, with simple food and growing session ideas.
• Developing a whole-setting approach to food.

This session is suitable for childminders and will include growing and cooking as part of a home-based provision.

This online session will be recorded.