Please go through the menus with your child and help them select their meal choice.

School Milk.

We are pleased to announce that school, on behalf of Paynes Dairy are able to take orders for milk for your child to drink at school.

You will need to complete a form each term, available from the office to indicate if your child is to receive milk in school.

Orders are payable via bank transfer direct to Paynes dairy– payment information is on the form.

Academic year 26/27.

Semi skimmed milk is priced at 27p per carton. Please see below breakdown of costs for the academic year.

September – December £17.10

January – March £17.10

April – July £17.10

Full year - £51.30

Under 5’s and those in receipt of benefit related Free School Meals (targeted element)

If your child is under 5 or you are in receipt of benefit low income (Targeted) related free school meals your child can have milk at no cost, but you must notify school.

Nursery pupils are entitled to 1 carton of milk per day – NO CHARGE- 

Reception children charges:

Free for the 1^st term then a charge of, as detailed below, unless in receipt of low income- targeted benefits

Children born between 1^st September and 31^st December - £34.20

Children born between 1^st January and 31^st March - £17.10

Children born between 1^st April and 31^st August - £0.00

Over 5 and eligible for Targeted Free School Meals:  you are entitled to free school milk upon request, please check with the office team..

Meals are paid online or by using a barcode at paypoint. Please contact the office for current charges and for help to set up the phone app. 

Free School meals.

From the start of academic year 2026 to 2027

Your child will qualify for free school meals if you get Universal Credit, regardless of any additional household income. This could be targeted or expanded.

Once a child is awarded free school meals, they will continue to get them for the duration of the school year. Before the start of each school year, each child will have their free school meal reviewed to check whether they continue to be entitled in the next school year.

Children may be eligible for free school meals (FSM) if their parents or carers receive any of the following benefits:

• Universal Credit
• income related Employment Support Allowance
• Guaranteed Pension Credit
• support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

If you need help to see if you are entitled please ask at the office for support in completing the online form.

Link:  http://www.leeds.gov.uk/schools-and-education/apply-for-free-school-meals

If you apply for FSM and are then entitled to a 'Targeted FSM, school will receive additional funding called Pupil Premium, which will go towards staffing and other associated costs in school. This allows children from lower income families to access the best educational experiences they can have whilst at Lane End.

Currently all children up to year 2 are entitled to a Universal Infant Free School Meal (UIFSM).

The government and school, fund this to allow children to have the option of choosing a well balanced 'home cooked' meal each day.

Ideas for healthy packed lunches

https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/recipes/healthier-lunchboxes/

School Meals for Children with Special Diets. Guidance for Parents and carers.