Help Your Child’s School & Ditch the Packed Lunch

You may have heard about the ‘Mayor’s Meals’ initiative which provides pupils in Years 3 to 6 with free school meals, courtesy of the Mayor of London.

Our school meals are a great benefit to your child. Each meal is specially curated by an executive chef and nutritionist to ensure that pupils get tasty and nutritious meal options daily.

The benefits of choosing school meals instead of packed lunches include:

• Better learning outcomes thanks to improved concentration, memory and problem-solving skills
• Healthier eating habits: balanced meals teach pupils better long-term eating practices
• Saves time and money: packed lunches can cost over £2.76 a day to match the nutritional value of a school meal
• Help our school access up to £2,010 in extra funding (Pupil Premium) for extracurricular activities, teacher development and support for children

All children eligible for Pupil Premium payments will still benefit from Mayor’s Meals. Pupil Premium funding is a grant from the government paid directly to schools and used to improve educational outcomes. Each Pupil Premium payment grants the school an extra £2,010 per eligible pupil which contributes towards this pot of money.

To check your eligibility and grant your child’s school this funding, please click here.

Did you know? Our school caterer, Delish, recently introduced allergen free days to all school menus? This means that every meal, including sides and desserts, is completely free from the 14 declarable allergens. This exciting change ensures your child will have a safe and inclusive dining experience where they will be able to enjoy new and adventurous allergen free dishes with their peers.