School Meals / HCAT Catering
Free School Meals
Many of our families could get free school meals but do not claim for them; your child may be entitled to Free School Meals if you as the parent are in receipt of any of the following benefits:
- Income Support
- Jobseeker’s Allowance (income based)
- Employment and Support Allowance
- Support under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- Guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit (but NOT Working Tax Credit)
Why claim?
- Save hundreds of pounds per year
- Extra funding for the school in the form of Pupil Premium
- It’s your entitlement
- Other pupils and parents will not know you are claiming
At Eastfield Primary School all children in our reception class, year one and year two receive a free school lunch if they wish, and it is not necessary for any parents to fill in a Free School Meals application form.
However, we are able to claim extra money from the government which we use to help us provide further support for our children, and this money is linked to parents applying for Free School Meals. In order to continue claiming this money from the government, we need parents to re-register for Free School Meals.
So, if you receive a benefit that gives entitlement to Free School meals (as detailed above) please pop in to school reception where they can provide a form and you help fill it out.
Download application form for free school meals:
Food Intolerances & Allergies
If a child has a known food intolerance e.g. gluten, or an allergy to a specific food e.g. nuts, it is vital the school is kept informed. In the first instance parents should speak to the school office staff who will ensure that the child’s information is circulated to the necessary staff and the school cook.
It can also be arranged for the parent to speak to the school cook as in most cases they will be able to cater for a child’s specific needs without them requiring a totally different meal to the other children.
It is also important that all staff are aware of any intolerances/allergies as the child may be involved in cooking or an activity involving food during the school day
Lunch Menu
Download our latest menu:
Each day a large number of children stay at school for a delicious dinner or packed lunch.
Lunch times are;
EYFS & Key Stage 1 lunchtime 11.45am – 12.30pm.
Key stage 2 lunchtime 12.30pm – 1.15pm.
The school has a dining hall which serves a wide range of healthy cooked meals. There is also a deli bar which offers a variety of wraps, sandwiches and salads.
Menus are sent home termly, displayed at the office and can also be found on the school website.
Please note for reasons of safety fizzy/energy drinks/glass bottles are not permitted in packed lunches.
A team of restoratively trained lunchtime supervisors oversee all the children over lunchtime with the support of our two Emotional Well-being workers. There are a range of daily clubs, games and equipment available for all to take part in.
School payments using ParentPay
Our school is now a cashless school. Please use ParentPay to make all payments. This system gives you a more convenient, secure and flexible way to make payments to school online. By making cashless payments you know that your money has reached the school safely. You can pay online using a debit or credit card.
Please ask at the school office to find out how to register.
