Welcome to Whitefriars School where we prioritise the well-being and nutrition of our students and staff. Parents can expect nutritious meals that provide a balanced diet, fostering the growth and development of their children. We use Nourish as our catering provider. Nourish.

All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to a free lunch under the Universal Infant Free School Meal Programme.

All children in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 are entitled to a free lunch under the Mayor of London’s Funding Programme.

School Lunches

School meals are prepared on site and a choice is provided which caters for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals.

We are a pork and beef free kitchen. All meat is Halal. Our recent inspection secured us a Food Hygiene Rating of 5.

The new menu offers a wide range of meal choices designed to cater for different tastes, preferences and dietary needs, ensuring that every student can enjoy a nutritious and appealing lunch each day. The varied menu also provides opportunities for pupils to explore new foods and develop positive eating habits.

As part of our commitment to supporting pupil health and wellbeing, the menu places a strong emphasis on freshly prepared ingredients, with reduced levels of processed foods and added sugars. All meals are designed to meet Government School Food Standards and provide a balanced, nutritious option for pupils throughout the school day.

Allergens

Parents and carers can also be reassured that dietary requirements, food allergies and intolerances will continue to be carefully managed. Our catering team follows robust allergen management procedures to help ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils.

Theme Day Meals

Throughout the year we like to celebrate special events or link our menu to aspects of the children’s learning.  On these occasions, we will work with our catering partners to design exciting menus to accompany our theme.  Theme day menus will be shared through our school newsletter. They will also be shown on the Nourish App.

If your child requires a special dietary menu for medical reasons, please contact us.

The Nourish App

 A reminder that the Nourish App is now available to help parents to stay up to date with school lunches. This free app, provided by our catering company, gives you access to the school’s menus (including themed events), recipes, books, news, and enables you to contact our catering provider (Nourish) directly through the app.

The app is available to download now on iOS and Android:
📲 App Store (Apple)
📲 Play Store (Android)

When signing up, use the unique school code: qVfr42Yfz9

We encourage all parents to download the app and explore the great features available. It’s a fantastic way to stay informed about your child’s school meals, get involved in promoting healthy eating, and reach out to Nourish directly with any queries.

Contact Nourish

If you wish to contact Nourish please do this via the form on their website :  Nourish Contact form

Free School Eligibility

Schools receive additional funding for children who are entitled to free school meals and we use this money to the benefit of your child, i.e. to fund school trips, music tuition and receive free items of school uniform. We encourage you to claim your entitlement even though your child will be receiving a free school meal under the new funding, as you could receive many additional benefits.

The Eligibility Checker is available on the following link free school meals eligibility checker and you will need your National Insurance Number and Date of Birth to apply. Please contact the school office if you need any assistance.

Packed Lunches

Some parents choose to send a packed lunch in with their child.  We encourage parents to pack a healthy lunch for their child and we have some simple guidelines which should be followed.  The leaflet below contains useful advice as well as our guidelines as to which food stuffs are not permitted in school.

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