Our Panco Programme
Meet Nic our settings PANCo (Physical Activity and Nutrition Coordinator), who has completed a 12-month professional development programme and gained our setting the Start Life Well Gold Award. A PANCo is a specialist member of our Early Years team who supports children’s, staff and family’s health and wellbeing. The role focuses on helping children and their families to develop healthy habits that last a lifetime.
What does our PANCo do?
Keep Children Active –
· Encourages fun movement in active play every day.
· Builds strength, balance and confidence.
· Promotes outdoor learning and exploration
Support Healthy Eating –
· Helps children to learn about healthy food choices.
· Promotes positive mealtimes and good habits.
· Works with families to share healthy ideas for home.
Promote Wellbeing –
· Encourages good rest and calm routines.
· Supports children’s emotional health and happiness.
· Creates a nurturing, caring environment.
Working Together –
· Supports staff with training and ideas.
· Shares information with families.
· Helps every child grow, learn and thrive.
Why it Matters
By focusing on movement, nutrition and wellbeing, our PANCo helps every child grow, learn and thrive, setting the foundations for a healthy future.
