All meals at Elements are healthy meals and served in a ‘family dining’ setting. This gives the children the chance to interact with their friends and teachers and discuss their morning. As they grow more confident, they even become able to serve each other lunch!
All children in Reception to Year 2, and those eligible for Pupil Premium funding, are provided a free school meal at lunchtime.
Pupils in Year 3 onwards, who are not eligible for free school meals due to not qualifying for the Pupil Premium grant, are charged for their school meals at £2.60 per meal. The cost of school meals will be added to your parent account on the Arbor App.
If you would like to find out more about applying for Pupil Premium funding, click here.
If your child brings a packed lunch to school we ask you not to include chocolate bars or crisps. We also do not allow children to bring juice or fizzy drinks for their lunch as we provide water for all of the children.
We encourage pupils to drink water every day as remaining hydrated is very important. Pupils are allowed still water only. Flavoured water and fruit juice are not permitted. It is the responsibility of parents and carers to take the water bottle home each day to be washed and refilled with fresh water.
Some parents have been asking us how they can provide a healthy packed lunch for their children. The picture below might help you to provide your child with a healthy packed lunch!
The Eatwell Guide
Use the Eatwell Guide to help you get a balance of healthier and more sustainable food. It shows how much of what you eat overall should come from each food group:
