Training Options
Online Training
In response to the online training module and the face to face training days run by the PhunkyFoods team, Purely Nutrition has developed a City and Guilds Level 2 Award in Nutrition and Health for School Aged Children. For more information see below.
City and Guilds
In response to the online training module and the face to face training days run by the PhunkyFoods team, Purely Nutrition has developed a City and Guilds Level 2 Award in Nutrition and Health for School Aged Children. For more information see below.
Aims
- Meet the needs of candidates who work with school aged children such as teachers, teaching assistants, learning mentors, catering staff and school nurses
- Provide valuable accreditation of skills and/or knowledge for candidates
There are no formal entry requirements for candidates undertaking this qualification and there are no age limits attached.
Course specification
Rationale
The purpose of the qualification is to provide anyone interested in the health and well-being of school-aged children with the knowledge that will enable them to provide evidence-based and up-to-date healthy eating information within this vulnerable age group.
This qualification is designed for teachers and teaching assistants/learning mentors, as well as catering staff and schools nurses, in schools. The qualification will enable adults working with school-aged children to improve their knowledge and awareness of healthy eating messages, in-line with current government recommendations.
Learning outcomes
There are four outcomes to this unit. The candidate will be able to:
- Describe the benefits for a healthy balanced diet in school aged children
- Understand the energy requirements of school aged children
- Explain key healthy eating messages for school aged children
- Describe special dietary requirements
Guided learning hours
It is recommended that 30 hours should be allocated for this unit. This may be on a full time or part time basis.
Course design & delivery
This qualification is delivered as a distance learning course and is supported by the Purely Nutrition Ltd workbook. The workbook contains the learning material covering the four learning outcomes, as well as worked examples and example assessment questions.
An email and telephone mentoring and support network has also been set up and is manned by Registered Nutritionists to assist learners with any queries whilst working through the learning material.
Course assessment
For this qualification candidates are required to complete one 1 hour multiple choice question paper under strict examination conditions.
Grading of assessment for this qualification is pass, credit or distinction.
Course fees and funding
Course fees are £195 per candidate and this includes the workbook(s), email and telephone support network, registration, examination and certification fees.
Purely Nutrition does not provide written details on funding as this may vary between regions. However we can help on a case-by-case basis and if you require assistance with looking for funding please do not hesitate to contact the Purely Nutrition office.
Contact details
For further information please contact Sorrell at the Purely Nutrition Ltd Office. sorrell@purelynutrition.com 01423 858123