Lunch

School Lunch Menu

Our school lunches are provided by Contract Dining Company. They are available, free, to all children in Year R, 1 and 2. In Years 3-6 they are £2.65 per day unless your child is registered for Free School Meals (see below for details on how to apply).

 

You can view menus, order and pay for meals via the School Food United App.

You can download the “School Food United” app from the Apple Store or Google Play or visit https://parents.schoolfoodunited.com/login and select the ‘register’ button.

 

Further information is available via the links below:

Parent Info Pack

 

There is a three week menu.  You can view these below:

Menu 1

Menu 2

Menu 3

Special Diet Menu

 

Home Packed Lunch Guidance

The government have produced guidelines for packed lunches brought to school from home.  We have amended these to remove the mention of nuts, sesame and coconut owing to a number of severe nut allergies in our school population.

The guidelines are:

  • One portion of fruit and one portion of vegetable or salad every day to be included in packed lunches
  • Meat, fish or another source of non-dairy protein should be included every day. Non dairy sources of protein include lentils, kidney beans, chickpeas, hummus and falafel
  • An oily fish, such as salmon, should be included at least once every three weeks
  • A starchy food, such as bread or pasta, rice, couscous, noodles, potatoes or other cereals, should be included every day
  • A dairy food, such as semi-skimmed or skimmed milk, cheese, yoghurt, fromage frais or custard should be included every day
  • Include only water, still or sparkling, fruit juice, semi-skimmed or skimmed milk, yoghurt or milk drinks and smoothies
  • Snacks such as crisps should not be included. Instead, include seeds, vegetables and fruit (with no added salt, sugar or fat). Savoury crackers or breadsticks served with fruit, vegetables or dairy food are also a good choice
  • Confectionery such as chocolate bars, chocolate-coated biscuits and sweets should not be included. Cakes and biscuits are allowed but these should be part of a balanced meal
  • Meat products such as sausage rolls, individual pies corned meat and sausages / chipolatas should be included only occasionally

Entitlement to Free School Meals

Your child may be entitled to free school meals if you get any of the following:

·       Income Support

·       income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance

·       income-related Employment and Support Allowance

·       support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

·       the guaranteed element of Pension Credit

·       Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)

·       Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit

·       Universal Credit - your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get)

 

Your child may also get free school meals if you get any of these benefits and your child is both:

·       younger than the compulsory age for starting school

·       in full-time education

 

If you do not qualify for most benefits (also known as having ‘no recourse to public funds’), your child may still be eligible for free school meals.  Speak to the school office to find out whether they’re eligible.

Even if your child receives free school meals (FSM) through Universal Infant Free School Meals (Years R, 1, or 2), applying for benefits-related FSM is crucial.  It ensures the school receives extra "Pupil Premium" funding (up to £1,480 per child) to support learning, and secures your eligibility for benefits during holidays.

 

Key Reasons to Apply Now:

·       Extra Funding (Pupil Premium): Applying allows schools to access valuable funding for resources, teaching staff, and activities, even if your child gets free meals automatically.

·       Holiday Support: Being officially registered often provides access to the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF), which offers free food and activities during school holidays.

·       Automatic Enrolment: If you are in Year R, 1, or 2, you are already covered, but submitting an application verifies eligibility for this additional funding.

 

If you meet any of the requirements above, you must apply for Free Schools Meals at: https://www.cloudforedu.org.uk/ofsm/medway/