North Stainley C of E Primary School

North Stainley. Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3HT

Tel & Fax: 01765 635276

E.mail:

Headteacher – Mrs Elizabeth Watts

www.northstainley.n-yorks.sch.uk

Dear parent or guardian

Your child will either be in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 from September 2014 and as recently announced by the government from September 2014 all pupils in these year groups will be able to receive a school meal at no cost to the parent/guardian*.

School meals are healthy, tasty, social and fun and from September 2014 choosing a school lunch for your child/children will help save you up to £400 per year if you take up the offer.

In North Yorkshire we anticipate that this will be a popular offer with children and guardians.

To help us plan and ensure we are able to deliver a high quality school meal to every eligible child in September and in the future, please complete the form overleaf and return to school as soon as possible.

All school meals are prepared to a very high standard. A freshly prepared two course meal will be offered every day with meat and vegetarian options available.

All food served in school will be nutritionally balanced based on the government’s nutritional guidelines to ensure that children can work better in the afternoons.

Children who have a dietary requirement may also be catered for including religious, cultural or allergy and/or intolerance diets. Please contact school if your child requires a special diet or ask to speak to the school cook directly.

The current school menu may be viewed on your school’s website or on the County Council’s website, under “Education and Learning” – “Schools Information”

Can my child still bring a packed lunch?

Yes they can, but we would encourage them to try a school lunch. This will give them a varied and balanced diet and save you time and money.

To help ensure that the school plan for the increase in children having a school lunch from September 2014, please provide the details requested on the form overleaf and return to school.

Yours sincerely

Headteacher

Mrs E Watts

*NB: A cash alternative is not available for those pupils not taking a school lunch from September 2014

From September 2014 all children who are in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 will be offered a free healthy school lunch, to help us plan please answer the following information about your child – please complete one form for each child.

Child details

Child’s Surname / Child’s Forename / Date of Birth / Year Group
(from Sept 14)
Primary School

Does your child currently have a school lunch? Yes/No

Will your child require a school lunch? Yes/No

Will your child require a menu to meet special dietary needs? Yes/No

If yes, please provide a brief description e.g gluten free...

Contact Details

Name and address:
Post code:
Telephone number: / Mobile:
Email Address:
Signature: / Date:

Thank you for completing this form – please return it to your child’s school as soon as possible.

“Your support for your child’s education is crucial to their progress. Please tell us if there are any adjustments we need to make to help you support your child, for example: letters in large font; letters in different languages; wheelchair access; explaining things over the phone; a discussion with a school colleague of the same gender.”