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School Meals
Our school lunches are delicious! All meals are prepared freshly in the school kitchen by our cooks. The children are able to choose from the menu options and many dietary requirements are catered for.
Children in Reception, Year One and Year Two are eligible for a free meal and we encourage children to take up this offer. Our menus are designed by our school cooks (in partnership with Trafford Catering) and can be viewed here:
For parents who pay for school lunch, the daily cost is £2.75. Payment for meals must be made via SchoolGrid and must be paid for in advance. Please ensure you inform the school should your child have any food allergies or intolerances, this can be requested via Arbor.
You can switch between Packed Lunch and School Meal day to day as you're in control via SchoolGrid!
For further information in regards to SchoolGrid please click: https://schoolgrid.co.uk/products/parentgrid/
Free school meals
If you are eligible, your child gets a nutritious and balanced meal that supports healthy growth, wellbeing and concentration.
Changes to Free School Meals from September 2026
From September 2026, the government is expanding eligibility for Free School Meals (FSM).
All children in households receiving Universal Credit will now be entitled to free school meals, regardless of income level. This means more families will qualify for support.
From September 2026 there are two types of eligibility for free school meals.
- Targeted Free School Meals
For families who get:
- Universal Credit with household earnings of £7,400 or less per year.
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance.
- Guarantee element of Pension Credit.
Families who have no recourse to public funds (NRPF) may also be eligible. If your family has NRPF status, please contact the school office to find out more.
Families eligible for targeted free school meals may get additional benefits, including extra funding for schools to support your child’s education.
- Expanded Free School Meals
For families who get:
- Universal Credit with household earnings above £7,400 per year.
End of Transitional Protection
Temporary protections that allowed children to continue to receive free school meals without rechecking eligibility will end in July 2026.
From September 2026 all families will need to meet the updated eligibility criteria. You don’t need to do anything as we will automatically recheck your eligibility. We will let you know if anything changes.
Universal Infant Free School Meals
- All children in reception, year 1 and year 2 will receive a free school meal.
- If you claim Universal Credit or other eligible benefits, it is very important you apply for a free school meal. If you don’t make an application, we will not receive the correct funding for your child’s meal.
How to Apply
Apply here: https://apply.cloudforedu.org.uk/ofsm/sims-trafford
If you need help completing your application, please contact the school office.
