EATING IN SCHOOL

In the EYC we have a rotating menu which allows children to choose from a daily choice of 3 balanced and healthy lunches. The weekly menus change each term or half term as appropriate. We have choices for vegetarians and can offer alternatives for children with special dietary needs. The School will provide all snacks (morning and afternoon), drinks and meals so unless requested, there is no need to send these in.

Children eat lunch in one of our two Early Years dining rooms, there are staff on duty every lunchtime and some staff will eat in the dining room with the children. This is a great opportunity for adults to model sensible and polite table manners, as well as making healthy food choices.

Please support your child to use a spoon and fork to eat independently at home, as this is what we encourage at school. However, there is always someone available to help if needed, especially for our younger students.

SNACKS

Milk and water, fruit, crackers, sandwiches, bakery items or yoghurt are some of the snack options on offer. ALLERGIES AND FOOD FROM HOME Within the EYC we have several children with serious food allergies. For this reason, we ask that no food from outside is brought into school, unless specifically requested. We ask that all parents inform the school nurse of their child’s allergies and any changes to their dietary needs. Your child’s allergies will be noted and shared with canteen staff also.

At mealtimes, children sit in allocated seats with notes regarding their dietary needs clearly labelled on the table.

NUT FREE SCHOOL Please note, we are a nut free school. On occasions when we do allow food to be brought into EYC (Party days, birthdays). Product containing nuts / traces of nuts should not be brought in.

We thank you for your understanding and co-operation with this matter.

PLEASE NOTE... Your child has a snack every morning at school but please make sure they have something healthy at home to eat and drink for breakfast. A healthy diet at home makes a huge difference to learning at school. Water is accessible throughout the day at school.

Lunch Choice Menu Below is an example EYC weekly menu.

Monday

Minced pork with noodles Grilled chicken with roast potatoes & gravy Tofu & vegetables with noodles

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thai omelette with sausages & steamed rice

Fish in breadcrumbs with steamed rice Thai omelette, sausages mashed potatoes & gravy

Vegetarian sausages omelette, mashed potatoes

Beef lasagne Boiled egg with vegetables & steamed rice

Thursday

Grilled chicken with sticky rice Spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauce Spaghetti with tomato sauce

Friday

Egg fried rice with crab stick & broccoli Fried fish in batter with hand cut chips Fried rice with vegetables & egg