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title: "Barney’s Break Time Snack Rules"
url: "https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2024-10-11-barney-s-break-time-snack-rules"
school: "St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy"
---

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# Barney’s Break Time Snack Rules

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In our Wellbeing Warrior meeting today, the children discussed what should and what shouldn’t be included in our break time snacks as we have had quite a few questions about this from both parents and children.
After looking at national  guidance and a healthy balanced diet, the wellbeing warriors have decided that the following foods can be brought in for a break time snack:
Fruit - fresh/dry
Vegetables
Frubes ( tube yoghurt)
Cheese ( babybel or similar)
Plain /yoghurt covered rice cakes
Breadsticks
Crackers/cracker bread
Items that we would like children NOT to bring in:
Any chocolate coated items
Cereal bars
Nuts

Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 receive a free piece of fruit each day. Thank you for your support and understanding.
This will begin on our return after half term. If there are any medical conditions that require other items, class teachers and staff will use their discretion.
Have a lovely weekend.
The Wellbeing Warriors

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