48Service providing food and beverages

48 Service providing food and beverages

(1) The approved provider of a children's service that provides food or a beverage to children being educated and cared for by the service must ensure that—

(a) the food or beverage provided is nutritious and adequate in quantity; and

(b) the food or beverage provided is chosen having regard to the dietary requirements of individual children taking into account—

(i) each child's growth and development needs; and

(ii) any specific cultural, religious or health requirements.

(2) A nominated supervisor of a children's service that provides food or a beverage to children being educated and cared for by the service must ensure that—

(a) the food or beverage provided is nutritious and adequate in quantity; and

(b) the food or beverage provided is chosen having regard to the dietary requirements of individual children taking into account—

(i) each child's growth and development needs; and

(ii) any specific cultural, religious or health requirements.

(3) To avoid doubt, this regulation does not apply to food or a beverage provided by a parent or family member for consumption by the child.