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We believe it is really important that children have a healthy, nutritious and tasty meal at lunchtime. There is lots of research showing that a balanced school dinner can help concentration levels in lessons, and develop long term healthy eating habits.
Our children enjoy healthy schools dinners prepared on the premises by HCL (Hertfordshire Catering Limited), who work to current health and safety, and food hygiene regulations. For more information please see the HCL website.
Our children enjoy healthy schools dinners prepared on the premises by HCL (Hertfordshire Catering Limited), who work to current health and safety, and food hygiene regulations. For more information please see the HCL website.
Years - Reception, 1 and 2
In September 2014 the Government introduced policy that entitled all children in years Reception, 1 and 2 to receive a Free School Meal (known as a Universal Free School Meals).
In September 2014 the Government introduced policy that entitled all children in years Reception, 1 and 2 to receive a Free School Meal (known as a Universal Free School Meals).
Years - 3 and 4
Pupils in years 3 and 4 are required to pay for their school meals.
Pupils in years 3 and 4 are required to pay for their school meals.
Ordering & Payment
All meals must be ordered in advance via your SchoolGrid account and payment can only be accepted online. Meals can be ordered weekly, termly or even the same day – the cut off time is 8.55am for the day the meal is required.
All meals must be ordered in advance via your SchoolGrid account and payment can only be accepted online. Meals can be ordered weekly, termly or even the same day – the cut off time is 8.55am for the day the meal is required.
School Dinners are currently £2.75 per day or £13.75 per week
If you think your child is entitled to free school meals, then please go to the Central Bedfordshire Council website for the latest information and entitlements. Did you know you could be over £400 better off a year with Free School Meals? Plus you are also helping your school get extra funding.
Children With Allergy/Intolerances
HCL has a rigorous process in place to provide a safe meal service to pupils with food allergies or intolerances, which we supply on behalf of your child’s school. If your child has a food allergy or intolerance and meets the qualifying criteria, then they have a range of delicious and nutritious menus designed especially for your child’s medical requirement.
Once you have created your account you will be able to easily update the school and HCL with any changes to your child’s dietary needs in the future and will automatically receive new menus when they change (twice yearly).
You will need at hand:
Please contact the school office should you wish to discuss further.
HCL has a rigorous process in place to provide a safe meal service to pupils with food allergies or intolerances, which we supply on behalf of your child’s school. If your child has a food allergy or intolerance and meets the qualifying criteria, then they have a range of delicious and nutritious menus designed especially for your child’s medical requirement.
Once you have created your account you will be able to easily update the school and HCL with any changes to your child’s dietary needs in the future and will automatically receive new menus when they change (twice yearly).
You will need at hand:
- Your child’s school details including class name
- Medical evidence of your child’s medical requirements
- Electronic Passport style photograph (which you will need to upload on to our system)
Please contact the school office should you wish to discuss further.
Downloads:
The School has a Healthy Eating Policy which can be found HERE
Info re HCL - provider of school meals to Silsoe Lower School can be found HERE
School Milk |
School milk is available FREE for children under five and we will automatically offer this to your child, once a day, at break time.
When your child reaches their fifth birthday we are happy to continue to supply them with milk. This however is no longer
When your child reaches their fifth birthday we are happy to continue to supply them with milk. This however is no longer
subsidised and you will need to register them with our supplier Cool Milk. Register at www.coolmilk.com.
Should you have any further questions relating to this matter please contact the school office for further details.