School Meals

At Byron Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that all children have access to healthy, nutritious and enjoyable meals each day.

Our school meals are provided by Aspens Services, a leading specialist school catering company. Aspens works exclusively within the education sector and is committed to providing freshly prepared, balanced meals that support children's health, wellbeing and learning.

Aspens also helps children learn about healthy eating, nutrition and where food comes from, encouraging them to make positive choices for the future.

For more information about Aspens Services, please visit:

www.aspens-services.co.uk

Healthy, Nutritious Meals

Children who have a school meal are offered a choice of healthy, balanced hot meals each day, including:

• A main meal option
• A vegetarian option
• Alternative options on selected days
• Dessert or fruit

All food served in school is Halal.

All school meals are nut-free.

Water is available to all children during lunchtime.

Special Diets and Allergies

We are committed to meeting the dietary needs of all pupils.

Special diets may be required because of:

• Food allergies
• Food intolerances
• Medical conditions
• Religious requirements
• Ethical beliefs

If your child requires a special diet, please complete a Special Diet Request Form and return it to the school office as soon as possible.

Food allergies must be reported to the school's Pupil Health and Welfare Officer so that appropriate arrangements can be put in place.

Lunchtime Options

Children may choose from:

• School Meal (two-course lunch)
• Packed Lunch from Home
• Home Dinner (children returning home for lunch)

If providing a packed lunch, we encourage families to follow our Healthy Packed Lunch guidance.

Please ensure that children returning home for lunch arrive back at school promptly.

Meal Costs

The current cost of a school meal is:

£2.60 per day

£13.00 per week

Payments can be made through the Arbor App.

Alternatively, cash can be sent to the school office in a sealed envelope clearly labelled with your child's name and class.

Ordering Meals

To help the kitchen prepare the correct number of meals, please discuss meal choices with your child before they come to school.

This is particularly important if your child arrives late to school, as meal selections may already have been submitted to the kitchen.

KS2 Wristband System

Children in Years 3 to 6 are issued with coloured wristbands to indicate their meal choice:

• Blue - Main meal option
• Green - Vegetarian option
• Orange - Alternative option (such as jacket potato, pasta or panini depending on the day's menu)
• Purple - Allergy indicator (worn alongside the meal choice wristband)

This system helps ensure children receive the correct meal safely and efficiently.

Free School Meals

All children in:

• Reception
• Year 1
• Year 2

are entitled to receive a free school meal through the Government's Universal Infant Free School Meals scheme.

Families receiving certain benefits may also be entitled to Free School Meals for children in any year group.

Even if your child already receives a free meal in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2, it is important to apply if you are eligible, as this may provide additional funding and support for the school.

Please contact the school office for further information or visit Bradford Council's Free School Meals application page blicking on the link.

Supporting Healthy Lifestyles

At Byron Primary School, we encourage children to make healthy food choices and develop positive attitudes towards food and nutrition. We work closely with families and our catering provider to ensure that lunchtime is a positive, enjoyable experience that supports children's health, wellbeing and readiness to learn.

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