Awards

Heartbeat Awards

The Northamptonshire Heartbeat Award is a nationally accredited award achieved by showing continued commitment to our children and parents by providing healthier food choices in a healthier environment. It is a prestigious award which is a valued asset to Caring Kindergartens.

All our nurseries in Northamptonshire have won the award; in addition our Wellingborough Nursery was recently awarded a Gold Heartbeat Award, in recognition of the highest possible standards over and above those covered by the regular award. We adopt these same standards across all our nurseries

The UK has one of the highest rates of heart disease and the most rapidly increasing rates of obesity in Europe. Furthermore, around 400,000 children are affected by overweight and obesity in the UK and Almost one in four affected across the entire EU.

Enabling children to eat a well balanced diet outside the home can help contribute to better heart health and reduce the risk of obesity. By adopting healthy food preparation methods and expanding the availability of healthier options, children eating at Caring Kindergartens can be assured that we are making healthier choices for their wellbeing.