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Early Childhood Education System. The Stakeholders and Key Organisations Peak
Our position is that an emphasis on food safety and safe eating is critical in early childhood services and the Ministry of Education must accept responsibility to ensure that best practices are followed in services. For example, food that an older child may safely chew and swallow is not always safe for a younger child to be given. Also, children may have allergies or other special health needs. Teaching staff need a good knowledge of food safety practices. They should be able to identify signs of anaphylaxis and choking (choking is different from gagging). Knowing the correct first aid to give is essential for any teacher or carer of young children.
The OECE’s position on food safety and safe eating. Our position is that no infant and young child should be given food that they are
Supervision of Children Eating – What this Should Look Like in Practice in Home-based ECE and in Centres. Licensing Criterion HS19 (Home-Based) and HS22 (all
How Food Can Put a Young Child at Risk of Choking. Why Food Healthy foods such as apples and carrots can be dangerous for young
Food and Drink Regulations for Centres and Home-based Services. HS19/16 licensing criteria: * Food is served at appropriate times to meet the nutritional needs of
Lunch-box tips – share the link to this article with children’s parents and caregivers. Type of Lunch-box Recycled ice-cream containers with a lid can make
First Aid When Child Is Choking. Most important when a child is choking. Call an ambulance if the child is not able to cough or
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