School Meals
Our School Meals are provided by Edwards and Ward.
Current Menu - effective from 31st October to 21st July 2023
Payments
The Daily Rate for School Dinners is currently £2.90.
Payment for school meals should be made in advance and in full where possible online via School Gateway.
If you think your child may be eligible for free school meals, please contact the office as you may need to complete a ‘Free School Meals Application Form’.
If your child has food allergies and you are considering school meals, Edwards and Ward require a ‘Special Diets Referral Form’ to be completed and sent directly to them. This form is available below together with the current Menu and any other information you may require.
School meals are free for all children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2.
Free School Meals
If you think your child may be eligible for Free School Meals, please complete the application form below and return it to our school office.
Application Form for Free School Meals and Pupil Premium
Emergency School Meals
For children that are to have packed lunches:
Emergency School Meals should only be used in emergencies and should not be used on a regular basis.
Payment for emergency meals should be made via School Gateway as soon as you have made a request.
Changes to meal arrangements
We require half a term's notice to change your child's school meal arrangements.
Packed Lunches
We are a NUT-FREE school - Please do not send any foods to school that contain nuts
According to NHS Choices, a balanced lunchbox should contain:
- Starchy foods like bread, rice, potatoes or pasta (thermos)
- Protein foods like meat, fish, eggs or beans
- A dairy item, like cheese or yogurt
- Vegetables or salad and a portion of fruit
Please limit unhealthy foods e.g. chocolate, sweets, and processed foods.
https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/recipes/healthier-lunchboxes/
