Start Life Well is a complete online well-being framework and whole-setting approach that will reinforce the value of physical activity, healthy eating and emotional well-being in everything you do.

A staggering one quarter of five year olds in the UK experience tooth decay and almost 1 in 4 children are already obese by the time they start school. At NDNA, we know it’s more important than ever to ensure children are active and have good nutrition, both at home and in nursery. Our Start Life Well Gold accreditation equips nurseries with the tools, knowledge and skills to support children within their setting to thrive through physical activity and good nutrition.

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NDNA’s proven system supports organisations to measure, improve and maintain focus on physical activity, nutrition and well-being, for the benefit of children and families.

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Why Start Life Well?

Start Life Well will help your nursery stand out and show that you are health-conscious, physically active and well-being-focused. The award will show that your nursery is committed to giving children the best and healthiest start in life. Parents and staff will benefit too.

The Start Life Well programme and award is awesome! It is easy to use, well designed and also very useful when it came to completing the Portfolio. This method could be perfect to evaluate any aspect of the setting.

– Simona

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