We believe it is important that the young children in our care eat healthily. In our science curriculum, pupils are made aware of the benefits of healthy eating and the risks of a poor diet. Our hot school meals are prepared following national guidance on nutrition and provide a balanced diet. When children bring in their own packed lunch from home, we also ask that it be healthy, nutritious and well-balanced.

We are a nut free school and kindly request that parents do not pack items containing nuts. 

We recommend that a balanced packed lunch should contain

• starchy food (e.g. bread, bagal, wrap or pasta);
• protein foods (e.g. meat, fish, eggs, beans);
• a dairy item (e.g. cheese or yoghurt);
• a portion of fruit or vegetables;
• a drink such as water or fruit juice.

The lunch box may also contain one of the following for that extra energy boost:

• Packet of crisps
• Sweet option – small piece of cake, biscuit or cookie.

There should be no sweets or chocolate or fizzy drinks in school and, as I’m sure you’ll understand, should they come into school, they will be confiscated and returned to parents at the end of the day.