Professional development for early learning service staff

The Heart Foundation works closely with Early Learning Services and provides educational tools to help teachers educate tamariki about food, nutrition, physical activity, and healthy choices.

Our Subject Matter Experts will deliver several online workshops to help with your professional development. 

Find out what available sessions we have and register your interest today. 

Upcoming professional development sessions

Advanced cooks - Wednesday 14 June 2023

This workshop looks closely at protein and iron-rich sources for vegetarian meals and first foods. We discuss time-efficient ways for preparing appropriate foods and textures across age groups, nutrient-rich snacks and information for tamariki with dietary requirements.

Topics covered include:

• Healthy snack ideas

• Meals that work for different age groups

• 4 Food Groups

• Creating meals with dietary requirements

• Great pantry staples

Register now

Advanced cooks - Wednesday 5 July 2023

This workshop looks closely at protein and iron-rich sources for vegetarian meals and first foods. We discuss time-efficient ways for preparing appropriate foods and textures across age groups, nutrient-rich snacks and information for tamariki with dietary requirements.

Topics covered include:

• Healthy snack ideas

• Meals that work for different age groups

• 4 Food Groups

• Creating meals with dietary requirements

• Great pantry staples

Register now