School Meals
Our school meals provider is Chartwells. Meals are cooked on site and are served in our downstairs hall. The children eat together, whether they are having a hot meal or a packed lunch, and we promote social skills at this time. The rolling cycle of menus are attached in the links below - please contact the office if you would like your child to have a hot meal.
Free School Meals have been expanded from September 2026
From September 2026, all children living in households receiving Universal Credit are entitled to Free School Meals, regardless of household earnings. This means that some families who were not previously eligible may now be able to claim.
There are two categories of Free School Meals:
Targeted Free School Meals – for children living in households receiving Universal Credit with annual household earnings of £7,400 or less. This can also mean that the school receives additional Pupil Premium funding to support your child's education.
Expanded Free School Meals – for children living in households receiving Universal Credit with annual household earnings above £7,400. Your child will receive a free school meal, although this category does not attract the same additional Pupil Premium funding.
Who can apply?
Your child may be entitled to Free School Meals if you or your child receive:
Universal Credit
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
There are also separate eligibility arrangements for some families who have no recourse to public funds.
If you receive Universal Credit, we strongly encourage you to apply, even if your household earnings are above £7,400. Your child may now be entitled to a free school meal under the expanded scheme.
Why should I apply?
In addition to providing your child with a free, healthy school meal, registering for Targeted Free School Meals can help our school to receive additional funding through the Pupil Premium. This funding is used to support children's education and help them achieve their full potential.
Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 already receive Universal Infant Free School Meals. However, families who meet the criteria for Targeted Free School Meals should still apply, as this can enable the school to receive additional funding to support your child.
How to apply
You can apply online for Free School Meals through Wirral Borough Council:
Apply online for Free School Meals:
Wirral Council – Free School Meals
Please note that you need to make a claim for Free School Meals. Your eligibility will then be checked and confirmed by the school or local authority.
If your circumstances change, for example your child changes school or you or your partner stop receiving a qualifying benefit, please contact us as soon as possible.