School Lunches

NUTS & SHELLFISH: We have some children who have a serious nut/shellfish allergy and so we ask that parents do not send their children in with any product containing nuts (e.g. peanut butter or Nutella) or shellfish.

Lunches                                                                    

As a school we are proud of our Healthy Schools Award. Children can have either a hot meal or a packed lunch.

Hot Meals

Our lunch provider is ABM who provide delicious and nutritious meals in line with DFE regulations. All meals are freshly prepared and cooked on site by our team. If your child has any special dietary requirements these can be catered for by our lunch providers. Children in Key Stage 1 are entitled to a free school meal, and the daily cost is £2.60 for children in Key Stage 2.

We change our menu every term and encourage children to try new things. We also offer taster sessions for parents and children which have shown just how good the food is.

Payment for meals is to be made through ParentMail. If you have not got a ParentMail account please talk to the school office and they will help you to set one up.

Parent feedback from the taster session gave our meals 10/10 and even asked for a take away option!

Packed Lunches

For packed lunches we suggest may include the following items:

• Sandwiches
• Salad
• Vegetable sticks
• Fruit
• Yoghurt
• A small treat 
• Water to drink
• We do not allow fizzy drinks or sweets in school.

 Here is a guide to healthy snacks: 

NHS Healthier Snacks

Our Healthy Eating Policy and Healthy Lunchbox Guide are also attached below, and please refer to this for suggestions on what to pack in your child's packed lunch. 

• ABM Allergy Letter And Link For Dietary Needs download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineABM Allergy Letter And Link For Dietary Needs
• ABM Sample Menu download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineABM Sample Menu
• Healthy Lunchbox Guide download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineHealthy Lunchbox Guide

Milk Scheme

Did you know our school has a school milk scheme?

By registering your child for our school milk scheme they will receive a 189ml (third of a pint) carton of semi-skimmed milk every day. This is delivered fresh and chilled to their classroom every day.

“How much does it cost?”

Thanks to government subsidies, school milk is free for all under-fives and is subsided at around £15 a term for children aged five or older.

“Why should I register my child?”

School milk provides your child with essential nutrients such as calcium and protein, for strong, healthy teeth and bones. It is also rehydrating and energy boosting, helping to bridge the long gap between breakfast and lunch so children stay focused.

“How do I register my child?”

If your child is under five:

1. Go to www.coolmilk.com or pick up a form from school.
2. Just register by a Tuesday for your child’s free milk to start the following week.
3. Free milk will continue until the Friday before your child’s fifth birthday. You will receive a payment request three weeks before this time- if you wish for your child to continue to receive school milk simply make a payment.

If your child is over five:

1. Go to www.coolmilk.com or pick up a form from school.
2. Pay Cool Milk online, over the phone, at a local PayPoint or by cheque in instalments to suit you.  If registering online you can pay straight away, if using a registration form you will need to wait to receive a payment request.
3. Just pay by a Tuesday for your child’s milk to start the following week.

“How do I find out more?”

Visit www.coolmilk.com or contact Cool Milk directly on 0844 854 2913.

Cool Milk