St Andrew's C of E (VA) Primary

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School MEALS

Our lunch break is from 12 noon to 1.00 pm and children may have a school meal or bring a packed lunch. Children are able to choose either a meat or vegetarian option. We encourage our children to make healthy food choices and ask that packed lunches do not contain sweets or chocolate bars.  A point of safety: No glass bottles please. 

Click here for the Summer/Autumn 2024 Pupil Extra Choice menu

The following menu will be available after half-term: Winter Menu 2024-25

Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2

School meals are free for all children Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 under the Government Universal Free School Meal (UIFSM) scheme.

Children in Years 3 to 6

School lunches for Years 3 to 6 are priced at £3.30.

School meals are ordered on Schoolgateway. This will allow you to order your child’s meal up to 7 weeks in advance. Please click on the logo to access your  account.

  • Meals must be ordered and amended by 8am.
  • The meal options will continue to be on a three-week rotation, and you will see on the App the options that are available for each day. 
  • Any pupils who need the Special Diets Menu will continue to have the same choices as before. The catering staff will ensure that the meal selected is suitable for the child’s diet.

Special Dietary Menu

If your child needs a special dietary menu, you will need to make an application to Herts Catering. Please click in the link below for more information:

https://hcl.co.uk/allergy-overview

Free School Meals (Year 3 and above)

Your child can get a free school meal if you receive certain benefits or allowances. Click below to check your eligibility and apply: 

https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/free school meals

Free School Meal Holiday Voucher Scheme

Hertfordshire County Council has teamed up with schools to deliver food vouchers to families in receipt of benefit-related free school meals for each school holiday. You will receive an email with a voucher code if you are eligible.

If you do not meet the criteria for free school meals but need some support to buy food or pay household bills, help is available. Contact HertsHelp for advice and practical support – call 0300 123 4044, email info@hertshelp.net or visit www.hertshelp.net.

You can also find further information around support at Hertfordshire County Council hereHelp to manage the cost of living | Hertfordshire County Council