Under a Government Initiative Scheme, school dinners are provided free of charge for children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. For children from Year 3 upwards, the charge is from 1st September 2026 is £3.00 per day (£15.00 per week) which should be paid in advance. Parents in receipt of Income Support, Income Based Job Seekers Allowance or receive Child Tax Credit (only) and have an annual income of below the relevant figure are entitled to free meals. Parents of children in Reception, Yrs 1 and 2 and come under the above criteria should still apply for Free School Meals, even though they are not paying under the Government Initiative Scheme. Free meals are re-newed automatically during the summer holiday but any change in circumstance/name or address change/ etc must be reported to the education office in Preston on 01772 531809 for further information or to apply for Free Meals. Children who wish to bring their own packed lunches can do so.
As we now use a cashless system dinners (including ad-hoc meals), must be paid via the Iris Parentmail App. If you have difficulty accessing this, please contact the school office. Arrears must not exceed two weeks.
Please click on this link to view the School Meals Arrears Policy: Policies Page.
Children who bring their own packed lunch should bring it in a small named lunchbox or bag which is stored until dinnertime. We encourage children to bring and eat healthy lunches. Children receiving free meals under the Government initiative but are on the appropriate benefits should still apply for Free School Meals.