Mealtimes

Mealtimes are an important time of our day, giving our children a chance to enjoy our nutritious food, develop independence and build social skills. 

Our pre-school mealtimes start at 11:30 and they eat their lunch in the school hall. This gets pre-school children used to the environment they would be using when they go into Reception. Staff are always on hand to guide, encourage and support children as they grow in their independence.  

Freshly cooked meals

All of our meals are freshly cooked by our professional catering team- caterlink. Each day the children can choose from a range of healthy options including; 

• A meat-based hot meal
• A vegetation or vegan option 
• Jacket potato  
• Cheese, ham or tuna sandwiches 

Meals are charged at £2.53 a day .

Snacks throughout the day

We provide a variety of healthy snacks to keep children energised and ready to learn. These include, fresh fruit and vegetables and a selection of carbohydrate- based options. Snacks are available at different points in the day to support children’s individual needs and routines. 

Voluntary contribution 

Parents are asked to make a voluntary £2 contribution each day. This helps cover the cost of snacks, additional activities and consumable resources that enrich the children’s learning experiences. 

Allergies 

 If your child has a food allergy or intolerance, please let us know and we will ask you to complete a Health Care Plan. 

We work in collaboration with Caterlink to ensure good communication regarding medical diets and the required documentation. We will be able to support you by providing Caterlink's medical diet policy and request form, supporting you to complete the documentation if required, sharing medical diet menus and providing a photo for identification of pupils following a Caterlink medical diet menu