Children may have a school lunch or bring sandwiches.
The cost of a school meal is £2.80 per day, £14 per week and payment is made through ParentPay.
Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 receive a free school meal through the Government Universal Infant Free School Meals programme.
Our school meals follow a healthy-eating policy
Our meals are produced freshly every day in a school kitchen from only:
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fresh meat and poultry sourced from the region;
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fruit and vegetables sourced regionally where possible using local suppliers;
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products free from additives associated with health problems in young children;
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fats free from hydrogenated oils;
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with menus that are nutritionally balanced.
Free school meals are available to children whose parents are in receipt of one or more of the following benefits:
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Universal Credit, provided you have an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400, as assessed by earnings from up to three of your most recent assessment periods (£616.67 per month);
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Income Support;
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Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance;
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Income-related Employment and Support Allowance;
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Support under part six of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999;
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The guarantee element of Pension Credit;
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Child Tax Credit, provided you are also not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual household gross income that does not exceed £16,190 (as assessed by HMRC); or
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Working Tax Credit run-on, paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit.
To apply for free school meals please go https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/free-school-meals
Applications are usually processed within five working days. You will be notified in writing, either by post or email, if your child is entitled and we will also let the school know. You should continue to pay until confirmation comes through. Schools may be able to arrange reimbursement of payment made while your entitlement is being confirmed.
Free school meals claims cannot be backdated. They are awarded from the date we receive the application, once eligibility is confirmed. This is because there is a legal requirement for a request to be made, before a free school meal can be provided.
If you are not entitled to free school meals, you will be notified in writing.
Snacks & Water
We promote healthy eating and living, achieving a Healthy Schools Award.
Our children are encouraged to drink water throughout the day andcan bring their own bottle to refil at school.
KS1 children receive a free piece of fruit everyday as part of the Government Healthy eating initiative. KS2 are encouraged to bring healthy snacks to school for breaktime.