Making Feeding Development Mainstream
The Children’s F.E.D. Foundation is working towards a future where feeding development is recognised as a fundamental part of childhood development.
The Foundation believes that every child should have the opportunity to benefit from the food and learning experiences available to them. Achieving this requires more than improving food provision alone. It requires greater understanding of the developmental skills that enable children to engage with food and participate in everyday life.
The Foundation brings together families, educators, health professionals, researchers and policy makers to improve understanding of feeding development and ensure that children receive the support they need to participate fully in everyday life.
Through research, education, community engagement and advocacy, the Foundation is building awareness, capability and collaboration across the systems that influence children’s outcomes. Our aim is to make feeding development a recognised part of every child’s health, learning and participation journey.
HOW WE CREATE CHANGE
Building the evidence base for feeding education and development through research, evaluation and lived experience.
Education & Training
Supporting schools, professionals and organisations with practical, evidence-grounded approaches that build confidence and capability.
Community
Improving equity and access to help through information, resources, peer support and connections to trusted expertise.
Working to ensure feeding development is recognised within education, health, SEND and food policy so that children are not overlooked by mainstream policies.