Introduction to Health, Safety and Nutrition

This course will provide the foundation information for promoting health, safety and nutrition for our young children. Health, safety and nutrition are fundamental issues for early childhood development and as such every early childhood practitioner should know the factors that influence the wellbeing of the child. It explores the provision of healthy practices, the value of a balanced nutrition to enhance children’s growth, development and learning; and the need for a safe environment for children to learn. The course introduces some of the approaches and activities for creating healthy environments for children to work, play and rest and identifies some of the local health, nutrition and safety entities which can be contacted for guidance and assistance.