School Dinner
Children can enjoy a freshly prepared meal on school premises each day. We have a three-week rolling menu which changes twice a year, at Easter and October half term. You can make choices on which meal your child would like via a paper copy sent home and returned to school with your choices. Once selected, these meal choices cannot be changed unless agreed with the kitchen staff/office. Please contact the school office if you have any problems or queries.
School meals are free for reception children to year 2 (known as ‘universal free school meal’) and a drink of water is also provided. Alternatively, the children can bring a packed lunch from home if they prefer. We encourage families to include healthy options such as fruit or vegetables, and kindly ask that no chocolate or nuts are brought into school due to allergies and our healthy eating policy.
Together, we’re helping children develop positive eating habits for life.
Free School Meals (FSM)
There has been a change to the Free School Meals (FSM) system. The Department for Education (DfE) has updated the eligibility criteria, meaning more families will be eligible. The transitional protection rules that have been in place for FSM are ending too. The new criteria takes effect from September 2026.
The eligibility criteria is based on Universal Credit, however families do still need to apply to receive the meals. However, if your child is currently registered as being in receipt of free school meals through North Yorkshire Council, you do not need to reapply, as your child's eligibility to continue receiving this provision will be automatically reassessed before September 2026.
Eligibility for FSM links to Pupil Premium funding, enabling the school to provide additional support for learning, wellbeing, and attendance, and help children to reach their full potential at school.
Key Stage 1 children (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2)
All children receive a Universal Free School Meal regardless of household income however some children may also qualify for Pupil Premium (if you claim Universal Credit).
We encourage you to make an online application if you think your child may qualify for Pupil Premium and the school could claim the funding. The online application is at Free school meals | North Yorkshire Council.
Key Stage 2 children (Years 3-6)
Some children may benefit from the extended Free School Meals criteria - Targeted FSM and Expanded FSM - both are linked to receipt of Universal Credit and the level of annual household earnings (targeted FSM is where an annual household income is £7,400 or less and expanded FSM is where the annual household income is above £7,400).
- Targeted FSM will also attract pupil premium and other education entitlements such as holiday activities and food programme (HAF) and the ‘extended rights’ element of the school travel assistance.
- Expanded FSM qualifies for a free school meal only.
We encourage you to complete the online application form at Free school meals | North Yorkshire Council.
Please contact the school office if you need any further assistance, including an application form, if you are unable to complete the online application.
Free School Meals FSM
Families who register for benefit-related Free School Meals, which is now known as Targeted Free School Meals, are eligible for FEAST (Food, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Together) holiday activities and vouchers during the school holidays if they are aged between 5-16 (Reception to Year 11). This only includes Christmas, Easter and Summer holidays.
FEAST provides children and young people with access to a wide range of fully funded holiday clubs, healthy meals, sports, creative activities and enriching experiences, helping them to stay active, social and engaged outside of term time. You can check eligibility on Synergy - Enquiry.
