SCHOOL MEALS
The Flourish and Nourish Kitchen
Hot School Meals
Hot school meals are provided by our in-house caterers. Meals can be booked via Arbor. All children in Key Stage 1 are entitled to Universal Free School Meals.
Who provides my child’s school lunch?
St. Katharine’s school lunches are provided in house using the Edu Catering concept services, a well-established company, who provide healthy, high quality meals. They use locally produced food whenever possible and offer a varied, nut-free menu with vegetarian options each day.
What does my child get for lunch?
A school lunch consists of a meat or non-meat option, served with vegetables, salad, and a dessert of the day. An alternative to the day’s dessert will be available with a choice of fresh fruit.
Special Dietary Requirements
If your child requires a medical special diet provided at school, regular menu choices will be adapted to cater for your child's medical needs. Please ensure that your child's dietary and medical needs are up to date in Arbor.
Free School Meals
All children in Key Stage 1 will be entitled to Universal Free School Meals.
We want to make sure that we are providing your child with the best education and support we can. Healthy school food has obvious health benefits and can help pupils establish healthy habits for life. Healthy school food can also help to improve pupils’ readiness to learn.
From September 2026, all children living within a household in receipt of Universal Credit will be eligible for expanded free school meals.
Families who receive certain benefits may be eligible for targeted free school meals. Your child is eligible for targeted free school meals if you’re in receipt of one of the following benefits:
-
Universal Credit (and earn less than £7,400 per year)
-
support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
-
income-related Employment and Support Allowance
-
the guarantee element of Pension Credit
Registering for free meals can also raise additional funding each year for the school. This can fund valuable support like extra tuition, additional teaching staff or after school activities. This money could make a significant difference to us and therefore your child. Please register even if your child is currently receiving Universal Infant Free School Meals.
This additional money is available from central government for every child whose parent is receiving one of the benefits listed above.
For more information or you need help applying, or to download an application form, please contact our BCP's Free School Meals team on 01202 123222, fsm@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or follow this link for the BCP website.