Elmsett C of E Primary School.
In the light of Jesus, we learn to shine
Elmsett C of E Primary School.
School Lunches
Mealtimes take place in Elmsett Village Hall, with school dinners provided by Aspens Services which are prepared in the kitchen at St Mary's Primary School in Hadleigh. A nourishing, well-balanced two course meal is served and is of a type which appeals to children. A vegetarian option and Jacket Potato choice is also available, all our menus show allergen information.
Allergies, Lifestyle Notification and Medical Diet Request.
We are also able to offer an Allergen Free (which excludes the 14 Core allergens) Lifestyle and Medical Diet Menu. Please see below Aspens Special Diets Letter and please complete their Alternative Menu Form (paper copies are available from the School Office). Aspens and the School Kitchen requires time to process this information, please ensure you complete the form as soon as possible. This is so they can ensure they have the correct information and stocks available. Until the form is approved your child will be offered the Jacket Potato option.
Children in Reception and KS1 are entitled to Universal Free School Meals. For KS2 children, payment can be made via 'My Child at School' app. The cost of meals is £2.75 per child per day from September 2024.
Free School Meals are available to children whose parent(s) are eligible. Please visit to https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/children-families-and-learning/schools/school-meals-uniforms-and-trips/apply-for-free-school-meals/ or please ask at the School Office for details. (All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence)
Menus and information from Aspens Catering Services
Traditional Lunchtime Menu wef 23rd April 2025
Allergen Free, Lifestyle and Medical Diet Menu April 2025 This menu is suitable for all pupils who cannot eat the 14 core allergens
Free School Meals
Your child will be able to get free school meals if you get any of the following benefits:
- Income Support
- Income based Job Seeker’s Allowance
- Income related Employment and Support Allowance
- Guarantee element of Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit as long as you do not get a Working Tax Credit and your taxable income is less than £16,190
- If you are supported under Part IV of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
Packed Lunch
If your child does not wish to have a school meal they may bring in a packed lunch (in a named container please). Please do not include sweets, fizzy drinks or glass bottles. Chilled water is freely available to all children and water bottles with wide necks may be refilled.
Milk
Milk is free for all children under the age of five at snack-time and additionally is available to all children who have a school dinner. If you would like your child to have milk at break-times, please contact the office.
Break-time Snacks
Children in Reception and Key Stage 1 (years 1 and 2) are eligible to receive a free piece of fruit or vegetable through the Government Fruit and Veg Scheme (an explanatory letter is enclosed in this pack). Excess fruit and veg is offered to the older children and if your child wishes to bring in their own healthy snack they may do so (no sugary snacks please). They may also bring in their own water bottle, which they can refill with cooled filtered drinking water provided by the PTA. Water bottles should be wide necked to avoid spillages when refilling.
