School Dinners at Polegate
School Dinners at Polegate
Our school meals are provided by Accent Catering.
From September 2026, Accent Catering will be providing freshly cooked meals at our school. Their focus is on creating food children love to eat, while reassuring parents that meals are nutritious, safely prepared and carefully planned. All meals are cooked on site using fresh ingredients, with a strong focus on quality and sustainability. Accent Catering takes food allergies and special diets extremely seriously. They are proud partners of the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation. All menus are fully allergen checked and clearly labeled.
You can book your child's meal choices in advance through Arbor. Teachers also take the students' orders each morning, so it's important not to be late!
Each day, a variety of meal options are available, including jacket potatoes, a salad bar, vegetarian options, and, of course, the main meal choices.
The cost of a meal is currently £2.95
Free School Meals Eligibility
There are several ways your child may qualify for free school meals:
1. Universal Infant Free School Meals
All children in Reception, Year 1, and Year 2 are entitled to free school meals, regardless of household income. No application is required.
2. Targeted Free School Meals
Your child may be eligible if your household:
- Receives Universal Credit with annual household earnings of £7,400 or less
- Receives support under Part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- Receives Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) or the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit
- Has no recourse to public funds (NRPF)
3. Expanded Free School Meals (from September 2026)
Pupils from households receiving Universal Credit will be eligible for free school meals. Please note that eligibility under this scheme provides free school meals only and does not include additional support or funding.
Follow the link below to check your eligibility and apply if applicable.
