Lunches

Hot school meals

Following the introduction of Universal Free School Meals for children in Reception to Year 2, we strongly encourage you to take up hot meals at school.

Pupil Premium Grant

You may be entitled to claim free school meals if you are claiming benefits such as Income Support, Job-Seekers Allowance, Child Tax Credit or support from the National Asylum Support Service. 

Schools receive £1,455 for each child who is entitled to claim school meals. This money is spent directly on the child, providing one to one teaching, group support, help with funding for trips, access to out of school clubs etc.  Even if your child chooses not to take the actual meals, the fact that they are registered means they are still entitled to the funding.  

If you think you qualify please complete the below form: 

Application for Pupil Premium

The school meals are cooked freshly every day, included is a two course hot meal and access to the salad and fruit bar. The meals are good quality from fresh ingredients and we have worked with our kitchen staff to ensure portion size is appropriate.

IF YOUR CHILD HAS ANY SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS OR ALLERGIES PLEASE ENSURE YOU INFORM THE SCHOOL OFFICE.

Please note children can either be Universal Free School Meals or a packed lunch from home. If you wish to switch your child's lunch arrangement please email the school office as we will require 1 week's notice. 

Menu Autumn Winter 2024

Autumn Winter 2024 Menu

Healthy Packed Lunch

If you decide to send your child with a packed lunch they will need a named lunchbox; no carrier bags please. Lunchboxes are placed on a trolley in the morning and need to be collected and taken home every day.

A balanced and nutritious lunch should contain four elements:

  1. Starchy foods: bread, rice, potatoes or pasta
  2. Protein foods: meat, fish, eggs or beans
  3. A diary item: cheese or a yoghurt
  4. Vegetables or salad, and a portion of fruit.

Please do not include sweets, fast food, fizzy drinks or any nut products in your child’s lunch. 

 

Suggestions for a healthy packed lunch