School meals

A healthy and balanced diet is important for learning, and we offer a range of nutritious school meals to keep our pupils fuelled for the day.

How to apply for free school meals

Free school meals are managed by your local authority. To check if you qualify and to apply, visit the government website or your local authority’s online portal. If your application is successful, both you and the school will receive confirmation, and the entitlement will be processed automatically.

Who is eligible for free school meals

To be eligible for free school meals, you must receive one of the following benefits:

· Income Support

· Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance

· Child Tax Credit (not Working Tax Credit) with an annual income below £16,190

· Pension Guarantee Credit · Employment and Support Allowance (income-related)

· Support under Part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

· Working Tax Credit run-on (paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying)

· Universal Credit with a household income of £7,400 or less (after tax and excluding benefits)

How to pay

We operate a cashless catering system, where students use their thumb print to pay for meals. Funds can be added via Arbor, our online payment platform.

  • Download the Arbor parent app.
  • If you do not have your log in details for the Arbor app, please contact the school office.
  • Click the link, then click Forgot your password? Add in your email address then click Reset password.
  • As a security precaution, you will then be asked to confirm one of your children’s dates of birth. Once you click verify, you will now be logged in! You can then close your browser and switch to using the app.

Students may also bring cash which can be loaded on our cashloaders.

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Bringing a packed lunch

Pupils are welcome to bring a packed lunch from home. We encourage healthy choices, such as fresh fruit, vegetables, and wholegrain foods, to support their learning and wellbeing throughout the day.

Being aware of allergies

If your child has any dietary requirements or allergies, please inform the school so we can make suitable arrangements. Please be aware of allergies of other pupils and follow and guidance you get from school about what food can be brought in from home.

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