Parent Information from Stir Food Ltd

School Lunch Menu 

School Lunch

Our school meals are provided by Stir Food Ltd who pride themselves on serving food to our children that they love to eat.  The children are involved in designing the menus and feedback is taken in to account to make sure that every single dish they create is just right for our children.

All children in Reception, KS1 and KS2 are all entitled to a daily free school meal. It is highly recommended that your child enjoys this nutritious meal.  The children are part of a range of exciting opportunities to lead on devising creative, healthy menus. They are supported by staff and parents to make healthy life benefitting choices. For Reception and KS1 our dining halls operate using a family service system which enables the children to serve themselves whilst sitting at their tables. An ideal time for lifelong social skills to be acquired.

If you prefer your child to bring a packed lunch please ensure that it is nutritionally balanced and does not contain sweets, fizzy drinks or glass containers. We also request that children do not drink directly from bottles so a plastic cup or straw should also be included.

We encourage children to drink plenty of fresh water and ask that everyone brings a water bottle to school daily which can be refilled.

Milk is available to children and the cost will be advised each term. Children having free school meals are eligible for free milk. Children in Key Stage 1 are given a piece of fruit every day. Children may bring in a healthy snack for their morning break.

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We are one of Hounslow’s Healthy schools and we operate a policy of healthy snacks. Children can bring in a snack to eat at playtime but please make sure it is either: A piece of fruit or healthy cereal bar.

Crisps and chocolate are not allowed for morning snack. We allow children to bring in the occasional weekly treat. We do not expect to see chocolate and crisps on a daily basis. Please support us to ensure that your children benefit from a healthy diet.

Please remember that cereal bars often contain more sugar than chocolate bars, so please check the ingredients before deciding to send your child in with one - they vary considerably by brand. Also, cereal bars should not contain chocolate chips.

Please do not provide any form of nut in your child’s healthy packed lunch (or morning snack).

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