We all know how important eating healthy food is during the school day and how it effects both attainment and behaviour of pupils but how do we know what the best option for school lunches is?

Our school meals provider is Ideal Foods  Home

There is a lot of evidence to suggest that children who have a hot, nutritionally balanced meal at lunchtime learn and behave better in the afternoon.

Universal Free School Meals

All children in Reception, Year One and Year Two are entitled to Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM) that are Government funded.  Taking up these meals will save you around £400 per child compared to a packed lunch and is better for your child.

Free School Meals

Some children are eligible for Free School Meals in Key Stage Two. If you are in receipt of any of these benefits below your child may be eligible for Free School Meals.

• Income Support
• Income Based Job Seekers Allowance
• Child Tax Credit with an annual income of less than £16,190 and do not get working tax credit.

Please note: If you, or your partner, receive any working tax credits you will not be entitled to free school meals.