Certification

Certification embeds Crunch&Sip^® into school policy and ensures Crunch&Sip^® endures through staff changes.

Schools can apply to become “Certified” Crunch&Sip^® Schools by meeting the following criteria:

Crunch&Sip^® is formalised in a policy – either stand alone or as part of another policy (such as a nutrition or student welfare policy)
At least 80% of classes in the school having a daily Crunch&Sip^® break
At least 70% of students participating in Crunch&Sip^®
Parents have been notified of the Crunch&Sip^® program
Complete a Certification Form and return to Healthy Kids

School Policy

Formalising Crunch&Sip^® into school policy is a way of ensuring ongoing commitment and support. To become Certified, your school needs to develop and implement a Crunch&Sip^® policy, or include Crunch&Sip^® in another existing policy, such as a School Nutrition Policy, a Student Welfare Policy or a PDHPE Policy.

The process of developing the policy is as important as the policy itself, and school community consultation is a great way to publicise Crunch&Sip^®. You are also more likely to be successful in implementing your policy if everyone involved has participated in the policy development and agree and understand it’s intent.

For a step-by-step guide on how to develop a Crunch&Sip^® policy, download the How to Develop a Crunch&Sip^® Policy document here.

- How to Develop a Crunch&Sip^® Policy

A sample Crunch&Sip^® policy can also be found here.

- Sample Crunch&Sip^® Policy

“Certified” Crunch&Sip^® Schools receive a certificate to display in their reception area, cookbook, apron and recognition on both the NSW and National Crunch&Sip^® websites.

- Crunch&Sip^® Certification Form

Please note: You will be required to include a copy of your policy document to become certified.