School Lunches at Loughborough

Since September 2023, all pupils in Reception - Year 6 have been offered a school meal at no cost to the parent or guardian.

‍

Olive Dining are delighted to be the new catering provider for your school. Olive are passionate and committed in providing the most nutritious and delicious school meals. Our food is always freshly prepared on site, using the highest quality ingredients. We offer exciting and innovative menus which run in 3-weekly cycles, each of which contain a variety of hot dishes with different concepts. Our cold deli bar also offers plenty of delicious, fresh salad options with a selection of freshly filled sandwiches and baguettes. We have a dedicated onsite catering team who are skilled and trained in creating all our menus and dishes. We also have several fun theme days for students to enjoy which run throughout the school academic year. For further information you can view www.olivedining.co.uk or visit their Instagram or twitter pages

All children from Reception through to Year Six are eligible for a Free School Meal under the London Mayor's Free School Meal scheme introduced in 23/24.

‍

Separately to this, those parents/carers whose children would qualify for Free School Meals under the Government’s existing offer should also continue to apply for free school meals as before. To do so you will need to be in receipt of one of the below benefits:

• Income Support
• Income Based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Income Based Employment and Support Allowance
• Guarantee element of State Pension Credit
• Support under part IV of the Immigration & Asylum Act 1999
• Child Tax Credit with no workingtax credit and have an income not exceeding £16,190
• Working Tax Credit Run on – paidfor 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
• Universal Credit – with net earned income of no more than £7,400

‍

Your child will receive a free dinner regardless, however if you are eligible to apply for Free School Meals under the Government’s existing offer, there are other additional benefits to the school worth £1,300 per year. That’s extra money to spend on enrichment activities, teacher development, and targeted support for the children that need it most. We also operate food vouchers during the holiday for Free School Meal recipients.

‍

If you think the above applies to you, please complete an application to ensure that the school, and the children continue to receive additional funding by clicking here.

‍

If your child has a food allergy or intolerance, you will need to complete a Health Declaration Form which is available from the school office.

Children may bring a packed lunch, which should be in a suitable container. In the interest of safety we do not allow cans, glass bottles or 'glass type' vacuum flasks.

‍

Please ensure that you do not give your child packed lunches that contain nuts, particularly peanuts, in any form, e.g. peanut butter.

‍

Packed lunches should be healthy and balanced, with a mix of carbohydrates, protein and vegetables or fruit. Please do not include sweets, chocolate bars or fizzy drinks.