Our School has achieved the Healthy Schools Award.
Fruit & Milk
The school actively encourages healthy eating with the distribution of free fruit every morning for FS2 and KSI children. KS2 children can purchase fruit at the morning break and milk can be ordered through the school office. Free milk is provided for those children under 5 years of age and those in receipt of free school dinners. Water is provided all day in classrooms and the dining room. The level of tooth decay among our children has fallen in recent years following the introduction of our healthy snacks policy.
Our school has a Food Policy and if you wish your child to bring a packed lunch from home it must be in line with this.
In line with this policy we do not allow children to bring chocolate bars and sweets as part of their packed lunch. We ask that in line with government guidance on nutrition for pupils within the school setting, children bring only water, pure fruit juice or a milk drink (no fizzy drinks) to have with their packed lunch from home.
Our school menu offers a fantastic range of fresh, nutritious meals designed to keep children energised, focused, and ready to learn.
With colourful fruits, crisp vegetables, and balanced dishes prepared daily, families can feel confident that pupils are enjoying wholesome, high‑quality food that supports healthy habits and happy lunchtimes.
We also provide fresh drinking water throughout the day to keep children hydrated.
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Free School Meals for FS2 (Reception), Year 1 and Year 2
All children in FS2 (Reception), Year 1 and Year 2 receive Universal Infant Free School Meals however, your child may also be entitled to Free School Meals. You may still be entitled to apply for funding for the school for Free School Meals even if your child is currently receiving Universal Infant Free School Meals.
Free school meals are available to pupils in receipt of, or whose parents are in receipt of, one or more of the following benefits:
• Universal Credit (provided you have an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400, as assessed by earnings from up to three of your most recent assessment periods)
• 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 guarantee 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 four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
If any of the above criteria applies to you please come to the main school office where we can make the application for Free School Meals for you and check if your child is eligible. If you would like to make the application yourself please follow the link below:
School dinners can be paid for:
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via the school office, or
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online using ParentPay.
If you have any questions about payments, the office team will be happy to help.
Example of a Healthy Packed Lunch
Main item (choose one):
- Sandwich or wrap with cheese, ham, chicken, tuna, or a vegetarian filling
- Pasta salad or rice salad
- Crackers with cheese
Fruit & Veg (choose one or two):
- Apple, banana, grapes, berries
- Carrot sticks, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes
Healthy snack (choose one):
- Yogurt or fromage frais
- Rice cakes
- A small piece of malt loaf
- A plain or fruit oat bar
Drink:
- Water
- Milk
Optional treat (one small item):
- A mini biscuit or small cake bar (avoiding chocolate or sweets)
To keep everyone safe, we are a nut-free school.
Our healthy school ethos is supported through daily practice. We encourage all children to bring a healthy snack to enjoy during morning break, helping to promote sustained energy and concentration throughout the school day.
All children in EYFS and Key Stage 1 are provided with a daily selection of fresh fruit or vegetables as part of the national School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme.
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Healthy Snack Choices |
Not in Line with School Snack Guidance |
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| Fresh fruit | Crisps |
| Breadsticks | Chocolate & Sweets |
| Sliced vegetables (e.g., cucumber, pepper, carrot) | Packaged meats (e.g., Fridge Raiders, Peperami) |
| Half a bagel | Chocolate biscuits |
To keep everyone safe, we are a nut-free school.
Milk is available daily for children who wish to have it.
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Children entitled to free milk will receive this.
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Parents of children not entitled to free milk should speak to the school office, who can advise on the termly cost.