Wychavon Healthy, Active Toddlers Chris Holder W.H.A.T. Wychavon Healthy, Active Toddlers Chris Holder

Commitment by Wychavon to provide a Why W.H.A.T.? Commitment by Wychavon to provide a proactive approach to the increased obesity levels of children in the district

Mini MEND? Cost Recruitment Sustainability Partners / funding

Partners Surestart Children’s centres Family Learning (Libraries and Learning) NHS Worcestershire

Change4life Up and About Five a day Snack check Cut back on fat Me sixed meals Sugar swaps Mealtimes 60 minutes exercise

The Programme 3 children’s centre’s: 15 families Pershore, Droitwich, Evesham 15 families 10 weeks 1 day a week 2 hours each session

Aims and objectives Families will know how to achieve a healthy diet and active lifestyle to improve health

By the end of the programme it was hoped that parents / carers would: Understand the importance of diet on their families weight, health and well being

Know the consequences of having a diet high in fat, sugar and salt

Recognise the links between personal health and safe food hygiene practices Practice basic food handling and preparation

Be able to list the 5 food groups outlined in the Eatwell plate model

Have signed up to the national Change4life campaign Accessed the library service

Know the difference between refined and unrefined foods and their effect on the body Understand the difference between natural and refined sugars

Be able to read nutrition labels on food packaging Know the difference between healthy and unhealthy fats Be aware of appropriate food portions for different family members

set nutritional and activity goals for their family Be able to plan healthy meals and snacks Identified and tasted a range of fruit and vegetables

Will have engaged in meaningful play activities with their child Taken part in physical play activities with their children Made use of the library services

Over farm visit

Evaluation What goals were achieved? Was the programme cost effective? Did the families enjoy the experience? Did the programme make a difference to the families?

Can the programme meet the goals of partners? Could the programme be better organised? How can the programme be improved? Can WHAT meet partners targets?

Next step Children’s centres Community groups – Salvation Army, Scouts/girl guides, colleges

Thank you for your time Any questions?

My thanks to: The Surestart children’s centres The Library and Learning Services Sarah Waddington Debbie Herbert