School Lunches
Tasty, Healthy Meals
Children are encouraged to take a school meal at lunch time as they help provide part of a healthy balanced diet and encourage social eating habits.
We are proud to offer high-quality, nutritious meals that represent excellent value for money. Meals are freshly prepared on site each day by our school cook and assistant, using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible.
Each day, children can choose from:
- A main meal option
- A vegetarian alternative
- A jacket potato option
Meals are served in the school hall, which becomes our dining space at lunchtime, creating a calm and social environment for pupils to enjoy their food.
A termly menu is shared with families in advance so you can see the options available each day. Children choose their meal in class each morning when the register is taken.
Meal Arrangements
At the start of each half term, parents and carers are asked to confirm whether their child will have a school meal each day or bring a packed lunch. This helps our kitchen team to plan and order fresh ingredients efficiently.
Payment for School Meals
Payments are made online via ParentPay (www.parentpay.com). When your child joins the school, you will receive log-in details to set up your account.
If you do not have internet access, the school office can arrange a PayPoint card, which can be used in local shops displaying the PayPoint sign.
- You are only charged for meals your child actually takes
- Missed meals are credited to your account
- Current charges are:
- £3.20 per day (full-time pupils)
- £2.60 per day (Nursery pupils)
Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to Universal Free School Meals.
Please note that meals cannot be provided on credit. Where debts arise, the school follows local authority procedures to recover outstanding balances.
Free School Meals (FSM)
Some families may be eligible for additional support through Free School Meals. If eligible, your child will receive a free school lunch, and the school will also receive additional funding (Pupil Premium) to support their learning.
Eligibility is based on certain benefits, including:
- Universal Credit (with household income below £7,400 after tax)
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Support under the Immigration and Asylum Act
- Pension Credit (guaranteed element)
- Child Tax Credit (within income limits)
- Working Tax Credit run-on
Children who receive these benefits in their own right are also eligible.
Applying for Free School Meals
Applications can be made:
- Online via the North Yorkshire Council website
- Through the Synergy Parent Portal
- With a paper form from the school office
If you would like support completing an application, Mrs Sally Johnson is happy to help. All enquiries are treated with complete confidentiality.
We encourage all eligible families to apply. Registering for Free School Meals not only provides a free meal but also enables the school to access additional funding to further support your child’s education.
For further information, please visit the North Yorkshire website or contact the Welfare Team on 01609 533405.
