Food provided for children
8.—(1) The registered person shall ensure, where food is provided to relevant children by the registered person, that
(a)they are provided with food which—
(i)is served in adequate quantities and at appropriate intervals;
(ii)is properly prepared, wholesome and nutritious;
(iii)is suitable for their needs and meets their reasonable preferences; and
(iv)is sufficiently varied; and
(b)any special dietary need of a relevant child which is due to the child’s health, religious persuasion, racial origin or cultural background is met.
(2) The registered person shall ensure that relevant children are provided with access to fresh drinking water at all times while they are under the care of the person.