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Healthy Eating Policy

1. Aims & Statement of Intent

At Miah An-Nur Islamic International School, we are committed to promoting the health and well-being of our students. A fundamental aspect of this commitment is the promotion of lifelong healthy eating habits and the provision of nutritious food options. This Healthy Eating Policy outlines our guidelines and expectations regarding food choices within the school premises with the strong belief that we should lead by example. By adopting this policy, we aim to create an environment that supports the physical and cognitive development of our students, fostering their overall well-being. Furthermore, we will use the following verses from the Quran and Hadith as a basis for our Healthy Eating Policy:

“O humanity! Eat from what is lawful and wholesome on the earth.” (Quran 2:168)

“O believers! Eat from the wholesome (pure) things which We have provided for you.And give thanks to Allah” (Quran 2:172)

“The stronger believer is more beloved and closer to Allah than the weak, although there is good in both.” (Hadith, Sahih Muslim)

With the above verses from the Quran and prophetic tradition as our guiding light for this policy, our aim is to promote the emotional, social, cognitive and spiritual wellbeing of our community.

2. Scope

This Healthy Eating Policy applies to all students attending Miah An-Nur Islamic International School. It encompasses all activities, events, and daily routines related to food and beverage provision, preparation, consumption and education within the school's premises.

3. Unique Definitions

School Meals and Snacks: The preparation, provision, and content of all meals andsnacks served by the school, including breakfast, lunch, aerschool programs andany special dietary provisions.
Home-Provided Meals: Guidelines and support for food and beverages broughtfrom home, including packed lunches and snacks.
Events and Celebrations: The provision and consumption of food atschool-sponsored events, field trips, celebrations and other gatherings.
Vendor and Supplier Guidelines: Standards and expectations for external vendors and suppliers providing food services to the school.
Staff Training and Involvement: Expectations and resources for staff members' in implementing and upholding this policy, including professional development opportunities.

4. Processes and Practices

4.1 Encouragement of Healthy Eating

The school will encourage and promote healthy eating habits among students and staff through the curriculum, educational programs and events.
The school will provide nutritional information and guidance to students and staff through the distribution of educational materials.
The school will ensure that healthy eating habits are modelled wherever possible by staff members.

4.2 Healthy Food Choices

The school will provide healthy food choices in the cafeteria, vending machines and school events.
The school will work with food suppliers to ensure that balanced food choices are available and promoted.
The school will limit the availability of junk food and sugary drinks on campus.
The school will not allow junk food and fast food, this includes home-based meals, events and celebrations. Junk food includes sugary drinks, sugary snacks and meals from fast food restaurants.

4.3 Risk assessments

The school will ensure that all food preparation and storage areas are kept clean and sanitised to prevent foodborne illnesses.
The school will ensure that all food is stored and prepared in a safe and hygienic manner.
The school will provide training to staff responsible for food preparation and storage.

4.4 Allergies and Special Dietary Needs

The school will accommodate students and staff with food allergies and special dietary needs.
The school will provide information and guidance to students, staff and parents/guardians on the management of food allergies and special dietary needs.
The school will work with parents/guardians and canteen providers to ensure that appropriate accommodations are made for students with food allergies and special dietary needs.
Nuts of any kind will not be allowed, including nut-based spreads, and should not be provided in home-meals as this can be a serious health risk to some children. If staff members consume nuts of any kind, this should not be done in the presence of students.

4.5 Promotion of Water Consumption

The school will promote the consumption of water as the primary beverage choice.
The school will provide water filters throughout the campus to encourage hydration.
The school will not allow the consumption of sugary drinks. This includes flavoured malt beverages, soda/pop, processed fruit juices and so on. Such drinks will be taken away from children and replaced with water.

4.6 Celebrations and Events

The school will not permit parents/guardians to provide fast food meals to children for any celebrations in particular birthdays which occur regularly.
If parents would like to bring in cakes or a treat to celebrate, these are limited tocupcakes or a treat which children can easily take home and consume with their parents’/guardian’s permission.
During events and school celebrations where students are encouraged to bring in food, staff will ensure a sign up for parents/guardians ensuring a balanced range of food is provided.

5. Responsibilities

Health is everybody’s responsibility at all times and everyone should fully recognise their roles and responsibilities towards promoting the wellbeing of our community. All employees and Governors are expected to have read and understood this policy.

Specific responsibilities include:

The Board of Governors will:

Read and ratify this policy and ensure that the leadership team implements this policy.

The Executive Principal will:

Create and maintain a culture of wellbeing for mind and body;
Ensure all staff are aware and adhere to this policy; and,
Ensure all external vendors and suppliers comply with this policy.

Staff will:

Ensure that they regularly check student home meals for balanced healthy options;
Contact parents of children who consistently have unhealthy lunches, providing support and suggestions;
Create and maintain a culture of wellbeing for colleagues and students; and,
Model this policy for their students by ensuring that they do not consume junk food, sugary drinks in classrooms or in view of children.

Parents/Guardians will:

Will adhere to this policy for home-based meals, events and celebrations.