School Dinners

? School Dinners Information

Important Update for All Families:

Since September 2023, all primary school children in London are eligible for free school meals regardless of household income. This is part of the Mayor of London's initiative to support families during the cost of living crisis.

How to switch to School Dinners: If you wish to change to, or from school dinners, please email the school office at the end of term, to take effect at the beginning of the new term. Lunch patterns cannot be changed mid-term. E-Mail us now

Weekly commitment:

• All meals must be ordered in advance for the whole week
• Children cannot alternate between packed lunches and school meals during the week
• If you choose school meals, your child will receive them every day that week
• Changes can be made at the start of each new week

Dietary requirements:

• If your child has any allergies, food intolerances or special dietary needs, you must discuss this with the school office before signing up
• Our catering team can accommodate vegetarian and most common dietary needs
• Merton is a pork free borough
• We require medical documentation for severe allergies

Quality assurance:

• All meals meet the School Food Standards regulations
• Fresh ingredients are sourced locally where possible
• Menus are nutritionally balanced

Current Meal Options

Below is our three-week rotating menu, carefully designed to provide variety while meeting nutritional guidelines. All meals include a main course, vegetable sides, and dessert or fruit.

We encourage all families to take advantage of this beneficial scheme. School meals provide:

• Balanced nutrition to support learning
• Exposure to new foods and flavours
• More time for social development at lunch
• Reduced morning preparation time for parents