Our School Dinners are made on site by our own LiFE MAT catering staff who are able to design and adapt the menu to meet the needs and preferences of our children. Most of our food is sourced locally and we use fresh, quality produce to ensure that children receive a good, healthy meal whilst they are at school.
Catering
Latest School Menu
The menu operates on a 3 week rota to ensure variety, with any updates to the menu being made here. Due to availability, some menu options may need to temporarily change. Where this is the case, we will endeavour to notify parents in advance when this is necessary.
The menu is on a three week schedule. So that the week we are on is clear, the table below shows what dates weeks 1, 2 and 3 will fall upon.
Autumn Term – 1st Half
| Menu ’Week 1′ | Menu ’Week 2′ | Menu ’Week 3’ |
| Week Beginning 26th August 2024 | Week Beginning 2nd September 2024 | Week Beginning 9th September 2024 |
| Week Beginning 16th September 2024 | Week Beginning 23rd September 2024 | Week Beginning 30th September 2024 |
| Week Beginning 7th October 2024 | Week Beginning 14th October 2024 |
*PLEASE NOTE – There may be promotional variations to the standard menu that parents will be notified about in advance
Autumn Term – 2nd Half
| Menu ’Week 1′ | Menu ’Week 2′ | Menu ’Week 3’ |
| Week Beginning 28th October 2024 | ||
| Week Beginning 4th November 2024 | Week Beginning 11th November 2024 | Week Beginning 18th November 2024 |
| Week Beginning 25th November 2024 | Week Beginning 2nd December 2024 | Week Beginning 9th December 2024 |
| Week Beginning 16th December 2024 ** |
*PLEASE NOTE – There may be promotional variations to the standard menu that parents will be notified about in advance
** Christmas Dinner will take place on Thursday 19th December 2024 – details on booking for this will be sent nearer the time
Spring Term – 1st Half
| MENU ’WEEK 1′ | MENU ’WEEK 2′ | MENU ’WEEK 3’ |
| Week Beginning 6th January 2025 | Week Beginning 13th January 2025 | |
| Week Beginning 20th January 2025 | Week Beginning 27th January 2025 | Week Beginning 3rd February 2025 |
| Week Beginning 10th February 2025 |
*PLEASE NOTE – There may be promotional variations to the standard menu that parents will be notified about in advance
Spring Term – 2nd Half
| MENU ’WEEK 1′ | MENU ’WEEK 2′ | MENU ’WEEK 3’ |
| Week Beginning 24th February 2025 | Week Beginning 3rd March 2025 | |
| Week Beginning 10th March 2025 | Week Beginning 17th March 2025 | Week Beginning 24th March 2025 |
| Week Beginning 31st March 2025 | Week Beginning 7th April 2025 |
Summer Term – 1st Half
| MENU ’WEEK 1′ | MENU ’WEEK 2′ | MENU ’WEEK 3’ |
| Week Beginning 28th April 2025 | ||
| Week Beginning 5th May 2025 | Week Beginning 12th May 2025 | Week Beginning 19th May 2025 |
*PLEASE NOTE – There may be promotional variations to the standard menu that parents will be notified about in advance
Summer Term – 2nd Half
| MENU ’WEEK 1′ | MENU ’WEEK 2′ | MENU ’WEEK 3’ |
| Week Beginning 2nd June 2025 | Week Beginning 9th June 2025 | Week Beginning 16th June 2025 |
| Week Beginning 23rd June 2025 | Week Beginning 30th June 2025 | Week Beginning 7th July 2025 |
*PLEASE NOTE – There may be promotional variations to the standard menu that parents will be notified about in advance
Value For Money
LiFE MAT Catering are not an external company aiming to maximise profit. Consequently, food quality is prioritised and prices will reflect government guidelines and local costs, with an emphasis on affordable quality. Universal free school meals for EYFS/Y1/Y2 children, and Free School Meals (FSM – Low income threshold) both apply as usual.
Catering for Dietary Needs and Allergies
We aim to meet the dietary needs of all children by providing a range of options on the school menu. Vegetarian options are offered daily. For more specific dietary needs such as nut allergies or dairy/gluten free, parents need to complete a MEDICAL DIET REQUEST FORM. These can be downloaded below and handed into the school office, or you can speak with the office or catering staff directly for further advice. Without completing a form, the catering team will be unable to provide an adapted menu. The potential gluten free options available to children whose parents have completed a medical diet request form, are shown on the school dinner menu below.