At lunchtime, pupils have the choice to either bring a packed lunch to school or take advantage of a healthy school meal freshly prepared by our own catering staff on the school premises. We are able to cater for all dietary needs.

All children in Key Stage 1 (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2) are entitled to Universal Free School Meals.

Some children may also be eligible for Free School Meals which will entitle the school to receive Pupil Premium funding.

The school promotes healthy eating and asks parents and carers to provide packed lunches that include items from the 5 main food groups:

1. Bread, Rice, Potatoes, Pasta. These starchy foods are a healthy source of energy. Packed lunches should include 2 or more portions e.g., pasta salad, sandwich.
2. Fruit and Vegetables. These foods provide vitamins, minerals and fibre. Lunches should include at least 1 portion of fruit and 1 portion of vegetables / salad, or more e.g., carrot/cucumber sticks, cherry tomatoes, a piece of fruit.
3. Milk and Dairy foods. These foods provide calcium for healthy bones and teeth. Include 1 portion at lunch e.g., yoghurt, fromage frais, milk.
4. Meat, Fish, Eggs, Beans. These foods provide protein for growth. Packed lunches should include 1 portion of these foods e.g., boiled egg as filling in sandwich, mixed bean salad.
5. Drinks – any drinks provided in lunch boxes should only include either plain water, milk (semi-skimmed), unsweetened fresh fruit juice, diluted fresh fruit juice, fruit or dairy based smoothies.

At Rosehill, we understand that the children and young people attending the school can face barriers to eating a balanced diet, and overcoming eating challenges can be difficult. We encourage parents and carers to contact the school to discuss their child's eating/drinking needs and preferences. 

Free School Meals

If you receive certain benefits, you can receive Free School Meals. Check your eligibility here: https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals. 

A reminder about school dinner prices:

• School meals are free for children in reception, Year 1 and Year 2
• Year 3 to Year 14 - £2.70 per dinner, £13.50 per week

There will continue to be an emphasis on healthy eating. Please contact the school office on 0115 9155815 if you require further information regarding an application for free school meals. 

Allergies

As a school community we have a number of people who suffer from allergic reactions to everyday items, both adults and children, and have systems in
make sure these people are kept safe in school.  Around 7% of children in the UK have some form of food allergy.  On this page we have information on allergies for parents and carers to help keep our whole school community informed and help us to fully include those affected into school life.

Any children in our school affected will have a detailed care plan which will be made available to staff as appropriate, we operate a lanyard system at
lunchtimes which means all lunchtime staff in the dining hall can instantly recognise any specific dietary requirements.  We are a 'nut free' school and have a detailed policy regarding this. In addition key staff receive regular EPI pen training.

The kids with food allergies site has some great information too. Click here.

Natasha's Law

Natasha’s Law is legislation relating to the declaration of allergen information on pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) food. The law takes its name from the tragic death of a teenager named Natasha, who died from an allergic reaction to undeclared sesame seeds in a pre-packaged baguette.

Please read the leaflet below for more information.

Snack

Most classes have a mid-morning break and pupils are offered a drink and a small healthy snack.

We participate in the ‘Free Fruit for Schools’ initiative which provides a healthy snack for children in Reception to Year 2.

Free School Milk 

Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to free school milk. This is offered in school at snack times. School milk provides your child with essential nutrients such as calcium and protein, for strong, healthy teeth and bones. It is also rehydrating and energy boosting, helping to bridge the long gap between breakfast and lunch so children stay focused.