Supporting early years through the power of good food.

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Championing nutritious meals and food education in early-years settings, celebrating the passion of early years educators while working together to tackle the real challenges children face in their food journeys.

Making mealtimes matter for every child

We work closely with early-years settings to make healthy eating simple, enjoyable, and inspiring. From supporting practitioners to creating practical resources, our goal is to give every child the best start through nutritious meals and positive food experiences.

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The difference we’re making together

“Fantastic research backed by provider evidence which can be used to highlight the challenges faced by parents and the sector to hopefully make a positive change to our Early Years children lives.”

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“I think it is very good what you are doing. I have problems with my son not eating many different foods and not trying new foods. It does not help if he goes to nursery with his healthy lunch box and other kids at the same table eat donuts and chocolate bars. I hope you will manage to change minds of parents as that a key to all kids eating healthy and be happy about it.”

Parent

“We are going to increase ‘daily’ exercise, start a lending library for parents with children’s cookery books. We are going to provide specific resources for parents to have and refer to (Eatwell plate placemat etc) and look into more recycling and sustainable packaging. (To name but a few!)”

Early Years Setting.

NOF research report (2025)

The first research of its kind into food provision in Essex early years settings.

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NOF impact report (2026)

A showcase and celebration of the impact of our transformational, cross-sector, multidisciplinary programme.

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Resources

Latest Food for Thought

Early Years Nutrition Guide for Essex-based Families

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A Picture of Early Years Food

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NOF Goes International

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Preschool Briefing

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Should we stop children bringing packed lunches?

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