School Meals

Food is a vital part of student life, not only as a source of energy to support the physical requirements of the day, but also the mental requirements of school life. Research shows that a good, balanced and healthy diet can improve concentration during lessons, ultimately leading to higher grades. Students are surveyed on a yearly basis on the catering within our schools with the feedback going to improve the choices for all. All dietary needs are catered for to make sure all students needs are met, Catering staff are trained in Food Safety & Food Allergen Training. We follow Natashas Law by making sure all packaged food e.g. ‘in-house sandwiches’ and baked products, are safe and labelled with allergen information. All food is prepared and cooked in our school kitchens by our fully trained staff. We welcome any feedback and are here to answer any questions you may have.Free School MealsYour child may be able to get free school meals if you get any of the following:

• Income SupportIncome-based Jobseeker’s AllowanceIncome-related Employment and Support AllowanceSupport under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999The guaranteed element of Pension CreditChild 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 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax CreditUniversal Credit – if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get)

Children who get paid these benefits directly, instead of through a parent or guardian, can also get free school meals.Your child may also get free school meals if you get any of these benefits and your child is both:

• Younger than the compulsory age for starting schoolIn full-time education

OFSM Advance Learning Partnership – Application Form

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