School Lunches
School meals at St Clement’s are prepared and cooked daily in our school kitchen by our new provider Innovate, using fresh ingredients that have been ethically and, where possible, locally sourced.
Innovate uses the SchoolGrid app for parents to order meals. If you would like your child to receive a school meal, orders must be placed by 8.55am on the day via the app.
Primary support contact details for parents that have any questions:
Primary Support Team
primary@impactfood.co.uk
Telephone: 0204 542 7211
Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm
Contact details for SchoolGrid are:
Email: https://schoolgrid.co.uk/contact/
Phone: 01506 300310
Universal Free School Meals – Reception, Years 1&2
Under the Government’s current Universal Infant Free School Meals scheme, all children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to a free school meal each day.
Please note that, although these meals are provided free of charge, parents and carers must still select and order their child’s meal in advance using the SchoolGrid meal-ordering app.
Meals are not automatically ordered for children who are eligible for Universal Infant Free School Meals, so please ensure that a meal choice is made for each day that your child requires a school lunch.
Free School Meals
Pupils in Years 3 to 6 who are entitled to Pupil Premium may also be entitled to free school meals. If you feel you may be entitled to Pupil Premium, please complete the 'Free School Meals Eligibility Form' which can be found below.
If you are in receipt of certain benefits or tax credits, your child may trigger substantial additional funding, known as Pupil Premium (PP), and may also be entitled to free school meals (FSM) in KS2 (Years 3-6).
In order for the school to access Pupil Premium funding, an application for free school meals must be made by the parent/carer. Even if the child prefers to bring packed lunches rather than receive a school lunch, or if the child is receiving free meals because they are in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2, it is still vitally important that an application for free school meals is made, to enable the school to access this vital funding.
You can access the form below. Please complete the form and return it to Mrs Adams.
Dietary Requirements
If your child has a special dietary requirement or an allergy, please complete the relevant details on the Innovate app.
Further details including menus, dietary information and food allergens can be found here:
Healthy Packed Lunch Guidelines
Fruit and Vegetables - Please include at least one portion of fruit and/or vegetables.
Proteins and Whole Grains - We encourage healthy proteins (such as chicken, lean meats, eggs, or plant-based options) and wholegrain bread, wraps, or pasta.
Sandwiches - Sandwiches are welcome, but we ask that families are mindful of the fillings. Please avoid high-fat, high-sugar, or heavily processed fillings. Healthier options include lean meats, cheese in moderation, salad, or plant-based spreads.
Drinks - Water is encouraged. Still juice or milk is acceptable in your child’s packed lunch, but fizzy drinks and energy drinks are not permitted.
Treats in Moderation - A small treat is allowed (e.g., a small biscuit or yogurt), but we kindly ask that high-sugar or high-fat foods such as sweets, chocolate bars, and crisps are kept to a minimum
STRICTLY NO NUTS POLICY
To help protect children with serious nut allergies, we ask that no nuts or products containing nuts are brought into school. This includes
- No peanut butter or other nut butters
- No cereal bars or snacks containing nuts
- No chocolate spreads with nuts (such as Nutella)
- No loose nuts or nut-based products
Please always check food labels carefully before packing your child’s lunch.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Packed lunches should be brought to school in a named lunchbox or bag.
- We are unable to refrigerate or heat lunches, so please pack appropriate items.
- Water is always available at school.
By following this policy, we can work together to promote healthy eating habits and keep all children safe at school.
Thank you for your cooperation and support
Healthy Snack at School
Children are allowed to bring one small piece of fruit or vegetable to enjoy during their morning break. This policy helps promote healthy eating while keeping snack time simple and manageable. Thank you for supporting our efforts to encourage nutritious choices amongst our pupils.
