You will have heard in the news that the current government is introducing free school meals for younger children. The following text is from Catering Leeds, who supply our school dinners:
Children are able to concentrate and learn better when they have eaten a healthy, balanced lunch – school meals can be the simple solution.
From September 2014, school meals for all children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are completely free! This will provide a saving to families of £430 per year for each child.
At Moortown Primary, there is a choice of three meals each day: a meat option, a meat-free option and a jacket potato option. Each meal includes a main course, vegetables and salad, pudding of the day or fruit or yoghurt and water.
Meals are freshly made every day using great quality produce:
- fresh vegetables and potatoes, locally when in season
- UK farm-assured chicken, beef and lamb
- free range eggs from East Yorkshire
- 100% salmon and white fish fillet from sustainable sources
- dolphin-friendly tuna
- UK cheddar
The menus are designed to provide healthy, balanced meals which will be enjoyed by children. They meet the Government guidelines for school meals. All medical and religious diets can be catered for.
For more information, please speak to Paula or Nicky in the office.