Keldmarsh Primary School is supported by the fully trained catering staff of East Riding of Yorkshire Council in the preparation of healthy and tempting menus that meet nutritional guidelines.

The aim is for children to have a pleasing, positive education experience where they can enjoy healthy food in a safe and nurturing environment. The school offers the choice of a main meal (including a vegetarian option), a panini or a wrap. The menu runs on a three weekly cycle and changes each term. Please note that vegetarian meals are available provided prior notification of your child’s dietary requirements is given. It is not possible to choose between meat and vegetarian options on a daily basis.

Variations to this menu occur occassionally throughout the year when the school are celebrating special occssions, including Christmas. 

Children may prefer to bring a packed lunch to school. We ask that the children receive a healthy balanced diet.  

Key stage 1 children receive a piece of fruit or vegetable, provided by the local authority, each morning break.

Key stage 2 children are invited to bring a healthy snack, consisting of a piece of fruit, vegetable or slice of bread and butter. 

Allergens

In December 2014, The EU Food Information for Consumers Regulation (EU FIC) came into force. As a school we will be required to keep records of all allergens used in school to which children could come into contact. School’s catering team now need to provide information about 14 allergenic ingredients used in the foods that are provided within the school. Food allergens cannot be removed by cooking that’s why it is essential to check and ask for allergen information to make sure that the food your child eats is safe for them.

Food allergens can be life threatening. If your child has a food allergy, the only way you can manage it is to avoid the foods that make them ill. Please speak to a member of our school catering team if you have any concerns about the food that your child is eating at school.

http://www2.eastriding.gov.uk/learning/schools-colleges-and-academies/school-meals/allergies-intolerances-and-special-diets/

Co-operation is requested on ensuring Keldmarsh School remains a nut free school due to children suffering from life threatening allergies. 

Payment

Parents can make payment for school meals via School Gateway. Login details are available once your child has been admitted to the school. The cost of a meal is £2.90.

Free School Meals

If you think that your child may be entitled to free school meals please use the online application.  An individual request must be made for each of your children.

Universal Infant Free School Meals

All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are eligible for Universal Infant Free School Meals. However, we would kindly ask you to still apply for Free School Meals, should you be entitled if you are in receipt of one or more of the listed benefits:

• Income Support (IS)
• Income Based Jobseekers Allowance (IBJSA)
• The Guarantee element of State Pension Credit
• An income-related employment and support allowance
• Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• Child Tax Credit, provided they are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual income (as assessed by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs) that as of 6 April 2010 does not exceed £16,190
• Working Tax Credit -during the four-week period immediately after your employment ceases, or after you start to work less than 16 hours per week, your children are entitled to free school lunches
• Universal Credit – Please view information on Universal Credit

http://www2.eastriding.gov.uk/learning/schools-colleges-and-academies/school-meals/free-school-meals/