This teacher video supports staff to teach about food and diet in a calm, inclusive and statutory-aligned way. It shows how to discuss nutrition and healthy choices without labelling foods as ‘good’ or ‘bad’, helping children build knowledge without shame or judgement.

The video explains what children learn about food and diet across the primary phases, covering Key Stage 1, lower Key Stage 2 and upper Key Stage 2. It offers practical ways to keep messages consistent as understanding develops, using clear, child-friendly language that focuses on what food does for our bodies.

It also shares safe, practical teaching approaches, including using real food packaging to support learning. Teachers are reminded to make sure any packaging is clean and allergen-free before it is used in the classroom.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s RSE & PSHE resources, supporting teachers to meet statutory guidance while promoting positive, realistic messages about food and wellbeing.

RSE & PSHE scheme of work.

Teacher video: Talking about food and diet.