Posted on: 25/03/2020
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School Meals
Lunchtime is in safe hands with Twelve15.
Twelve15 is part of Surrey County Council and it has been providing school meals for over 70 years, it feeds thousands of school children daily and is St Matthew’s caterer.
About School Meals
Pupils’ wellbeing is at the heart of Twelve15’s recipes. Every weekday it focuses on providing fresh, healthy, and nutritionally balanced lunches that adhere to Government Food Standards.
80% of meals are cooked from scratch, using locally sourced produce whenever possible.
There is a three-week menu cycle, offering three daily hot meals including a vegetarian choice.
For the menu for this term, please click here.
Special diets and allergies
Twelve15 caters for the 14 key allergens identified by the Food Standards Agency. It also has a range of Special Diet menus including ‘Dairy Free’ and ‘Gluten Free’. Our Primary school kitchens are nut free.
Click here for more information and allergen menus.
How much does a school meal cost and what’s included?
There has long been a positive association between learning outcomes and nutrition.
School meals are FREE for all Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils, regardless of household income (a saving of over £480). This entitles your child to a balanced main course, dessert, fresh bread daily and access to a salad bar.
If your child is in Year 3 or above, the cost per meal is £2.80 from September 2024. Lunches need to be paid online via the Arbor Parent Portal or Arbor App under 'Meals' and ‘Account Top Up’.
Your child may be entitled to a Free School Meal, please speak in confidence to a member of the School Office.
Free School Lunches
Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are part of a government initiative whereby they are provided with a hot, healthy meal every lunchtime. This is a saving for parents of around £400 a year!
In addition, your child may be eligible to get free school meals if you receive any of the following:
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit
- Working Tax Credit run-on
- Universal Credit
If you think you may be eligible for free school meals apply here or please speak to Mrs Cale in the school office.