Nutritional education continued to play a vital role in our HAF Programme throughout 2025/26, with providers delivering engaging and age-appropriate activities to help children and families understand the importance of healthy eating.

Children took part in a range of engaging learning activities, including quizzes, colouring sheets, debates and group discussions focused on healthy eating, active lifestyles, food groups, and how different foods support the body. Many sessions were hands-on, giving children the opportunity to prepare healthy meals and snacks themselves. Several providers also offered food tasting activities, encouraging children to try new fruits and vegetables and broaden their understanding of nutritious food choices.

Children also discussed which foods were healthy and which were not, helping them develop better awareness of nutritional choices.

Parents were encouraged to get involved too, especially through initiatives like the Take and Make boxes, which included ingredients and recipes for families to cook nutritious meals together at home. Some providers also distributed healthy eating guides and other materials to support families with food education.

Children learned about healthy eating while enjoying taste testing and food-making activities.