At lunch time, it is considered a social event where children sit at tables together and interact using cutlery and pouring their own water, thus promoting independence. Water is provided throughout the day in a jug where children can access freely and pour their own drink into a cup. Independence is encouraged and supported throughout allowing them to collect their own cutlery and utensils, cut up their own fruit and then wash their dishes once finished. Do tell us about your child’s dietary needs and we will make sure that these are met.