The Street, Elmsett, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 6PA

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Elmsett C of E Primary School.

School Lunches

Mealtimes take place in Elmsett Village Hall, with school dinners provided by Aspens Services which  are prepared in the kitchen at St Mary's Primary School in Hadleigh.  A nourishing, well-balanced two course meal is served and is of a type which appeals to children.  A vegetarian option and Jacket Potato choice is also available,  all our menus show allergen information.

Allergies, Lifestyle Notification and Medical Diet Request.

We are also able to offer an Allergen Free (which excludes the 14 Core allergens) Lifestyle and Medical Diet Menu.  Please see below Aspens Special Diets Letter and please complete their Alternative Menu Form (paper copies are available from the School Office).  Aspens and the School Kitchen requires time to process this information, please ensure you complete the form as soon as possible.  This is so they can ensure they have the correct information and stocks available.  Until the form is approved your child will be offered the Jacket Potato option. 

Children in Reception and KS1 are entitled to Universal Free School Meals.  For KS2 children, payment can be made via 'My Child at School' app.   The cost of meals is £2.75 per child per day from September 2024.

Free School Meals are available to children whose parent(s) are eligible.  Please visit to https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/children-families-and-learning/schools/school-meals-uniforms-and-trips/apply-for-free-school-meals/  or please ask at the School Office for details.  (All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence)

Menus and information from Aspens Catering Services

Family Information Pack

Special Diets Letter

Alternative Menu Form

Traditional Lunchtime Menu wef 4th November 2024 Week  1

Allergen Free, Lifestyle and Medical Diet Menu November 2024  This menu is suitable for all pupils who cannot eat  the 14 core allergens 

 

 

Free School Meals

Are your children entitled to free school meals? 
If so, not only does your child receive a free lunch, they and the school are also entitled to a range of support including helping with funding for school trips, after school clubs etc.
If your child is in Reception or KS1 and gets a universal free school meal, if you are eligible for "Free School Meals" it is important that you apply online before 1st April at: 

Your child will be able to get free school meals if you get any of the following benefits:

  • Income Support
  • Income based Job Seeker’s Allowance
  • Income related Employment and Support Allowance
  • Guarantee element of Pension Credit
  • Child Tax Credit as long as you do not get a Working Tax Credit and your taxable income is less than £16,190
  • If you are supported under Part IV of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

Free School Meals

Free School Meals - Application Form

Packed Lunch

If your child does not wish to have a school meal they may bring in a packed lunch (in a named container please).  Please do not include sweets, fizzy drinks or glass bottles.  Chilled water is freely available to all children and water bottles with wide necks may be refilled.

Milk

Milk is free for all children under the age of five at snack-time and additionally is available to all children who have a school dinner. If you would like your child to have milk at break-times, please contact the office.

Break-time Snacks

Children in Reception and Key Stage 1 (years 1 and 2) are eligible to receive a free piece of fruit or vegetable through the Government Fruit and Veg Scheme (an explanatory letter is enclosed in this pack).  Excess fruit and veg is offered to the older children and if your child wishes to bring in their own healthy snack they may do so (no sugary snacks please).  They may also bring in their own water bottle, which they can refill with cooled filtered drinking water provided by the PTA.  Water bottles should be wide necked to avoid spillages when refilling.