The Government's School Food Standards are intended to help children develop healthy eating habits and ensure that they get the energy and nutrition they need throughout the whole school day. It is just as important to cook food that looks good and tastes delicious; to talk to children about what is on offer and recommend dishes; to reduce queuing; and to serve the food in a pleasant environment where they can eat with their friends.  

Our delicious freshly-cooked meals easily meet - and exceed - national standards for school lunches.  Our menus were created with the children, to comply with the standards.  Our meals are all freshly prepared on-site each day, and the children love them! Meals are ordered on the School Gateway App.  If your child has any dietary allergies or intolerances, please make an appointment to speak to our cook, Mrs Hyslop, via the school office.

Other information:
All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to receive a school meal each day as part of the government's Universal Infant Free School program. In school, we have found this to have a positive impact on children's learning and also their social skills. More information can be found here:  Universal Free School Meals Information Letter
There is no charge for a UIFSM meal, but it must be ordered via the School Gateway app. 

Healthy Lunch Box & Drinks Policy and No Nuts & No Sharing Policy
We have pupils in school who live with severe allergies that can cause an anaphylactic reaction, (life-threatening), if exposed to certain foods, particularly nuts. This includes on another person’s breath or on their hands.  A very short video about a child’s experience living with an allergy: https://youtu.be/MqncMJY1rL0)  
For this reason, we have a No Nuts and No Food Sharing Policy and a Healthy Lunch Boxes and Drinks Policy in school. 
All children are aware of the importance of adhering to these policies to keep all our children safe and healthy. Please take the time to read these policies at home with your children.
All children receive a clear school water bottle with their name on it to drink water during the school day.  The bottles can be refilled in the classroom.