Inclusive, neuroaffirming training designed for people supporting children and young people experiencing challenges with feeding and eating.
The F.E.D. Foundation develops evidence-informed learning opportunities designed to bridge the gap between feeding development, health, education and community.
Whether you are a healthcare professional, educator, organisational leader, family support practitioner or parent, our programmes are designed to translate evidence into practice.
Our training is grounded in the belief that feeding development is a fundamental part of child development and that children learn to eat through participation, relationships, experience and opportunity.
An introduction to feeding development and children’s eating challenges
Designed for parents, cares and professionals working across health, education, social care and SEND settings, this CPD-certified half-day course provides an accessible introduction to feeding differences and eating challenges in children.
Participants will learn:
The Eating as Learning Curriculum
Supporting schools to move beyond food provision towards food participation, inclusion and skill development.
The Eating as Learning Curriculum helps schools create inclusive food-learning experiences for children who are often excluded from traditional approaches to food education, particularly those with SEND, feeding differences and sensory needs.
Parent Learning Community
Practical guidance, peer support and easy to access, free, evidence-informed resources to support feeding development at home and beyond.
Learn alongside other families, access trusted information and connect with a growing community committed to understanding feeding development through a strengths-based and participation-focused approach.
Workforce Development & Consultancy
Training, mentoring and service development support for health, education and community organisations.
We work with schools, health services, family hubs, charities and local authorities to develop workforce knowledge, improve pathways and strengthen support for children with feeding differences and difficulties.
Areas include:
We’re putting the finishing touches to our membership. Please check back soon.
The Foundation regularly works alongside other charities and community organisations to ensure families can access relevant support and opportunities to get involved.
Examples include:
Positive About Down Syndrome (PADS)
The Foundation worked with PADS to develop a parent webinar exploring feeding development and eating challenges experienced by some children with Down syndrome.
Autism West Midlands
Through workshops and learning events, families have been able to explore topics relating to feeding differences, participation and neurodevelopment.
Worcestershire Parent Carer Forum
Partnership work with Worcestershire Parent Carer Forum has provided opportunities to hear family perspectives, support local engagement activities and strengthen conversations around feeding development, SEND and inclusion.
Interested in becoming a partner organisation?
