Free webinar with Louise Mercieca: Navigating sugar in the early years

• You know how important nutrition is in the early years, but sugar can be a minefield. The EYFS says sugary foods and drinks should be avoided, but making that work day to day can be complicated.

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  Join Louise Mercieca to explore simple, realistic ways to cut sugar, meet the guidance with confidence and keep children’s wellbeing at the heart of everything you do.

   

Date: Wednesday 12th November
Time: From 7pm
Location: Online (link sent upon registration)
Cost: Free

• What you’ll learn

  In this engaging session, Louise will:

  • -   Explain the real impact of sugar on young children - beyond tooth decay, exploring its effects on brain development, energy levels and long-term health.
  • -   Unpack what the EYFS guidance really means in everyday practice
  • -   Tackle the myths and mixed messages around sugar, helping staff feel informed and consistent.
  • -   Share simple, achievable steps for creating a sugar-smart setting that supports wellbeing without overwhelm.
  • -   Engaging activities to support your teams making impactful changes.

   

  Why attend?

  This webinar is designed for anyone in early years education who wants to feel:

  • - Confident about interpreting the EYFS nutrition expectations
  • - Supported to make realistic, sustainable changes around food
  • - Inspired to engage families in positive, no-shame conversations about sugar
  • - Equipped with practical tools to lead a healthier food culture in your setting

   

  About Louise Mercieca

  Louise is a Nutritional Therapist and award-winning author specialising in early years nutrition. Through Tiny Tums, she works with settings nationwide to translate nutrition guidance into simple, child-centred practices that make a real difference. Her message is clear: it’s not about perfection — it’s about progress, confidence, and creating habits that last a lifetime.

   

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