School Meals
The school meals provided at Pollington-Balne Primary are freshly prepared on site.
The Council's Catering Unit works together with schools to help them provide a healthy
balanced diet, operate within statutory guidelines and follows catering industry best
practice. The schools offer a wide range of food with, where possible, choices on each
course, we have even started to use vegetables grown in our own school garden!
What is on offer for the children?
Healthy main meals, drinks and desserts are available for East Riding school children
and the menu changes each week. If your child has a special dietary need, please
contact the school and arrangements can be made to suit them.
To view the current menus on offer, please use the link at the bottom of the page.
How much does a school meal cost?
School meals currently cost £9.75 per week (£1.95 per day), which should be sent into
the school office on a Monday morning, any cheques should be made payable to
E.R.Y.C.
We ask that 1 months notice is given when changing from packed lunch to school
dinner (or vice-versa) to assist our cook with the ordering and planning of food and
menus.
Who is entitled to free School Meals?
Children attending an East Riding of Yorkshire school whose parent(s) or guardian(s)
are in receipt of Income Support or Job Seekers Allowance (income-based). Also
elligible are children whose parents are in receipt of Child Tax Credit, but not Working
Tax Credit, with an annual income of less than £13,230.
How do parents/guardians apply for a free school lunch?
A free school meal application form is available to download from the East Riding link
at the bottom of the page or by contacting the Benefit Section on telephone
(01482) 394799. This must be completed and returned along with proof of income, to
the address given on the form.
Where can I find more information about school food?
The Department for Education and Skills, and the National Health Service have jointly
produced a short guide for parents and carers on school food.
Website: www.foodinschools.org - Tel: 0845 6022260
The School Food Trust is an independent organisation set up to make sure school food
is healthier so that children can do better.
Website: www.schoolfoodtrust.org.uk - Tel: 08000 895001
The Department for Education and Skills is the government department responsible for
setting standards for school food.
Website: www.dfes.gov.uk - Tel: 0870 000 2288
The Food Standards Agency is a source of practical help on healthy eating and
children’s diets.
Website: www.eatwell.gov.uk - Tel: 020 7276 8829
East Riding School Meals Service
The Council's Catering Unit works together with schools to help them provide a healthy
balanced diet, operate within statutory guidelines and follows catering industry best
practice. The schools offer a wide range of food with, where possible, choices on each
course, we have even started to use vegetables grown in our own school garden!
What is on offer for the children?
Healthy main meals, drinks and desserts are available for East Riding school children
and the menu changes each week. If your child has a special dietary need, please
contact the school and arrangements can be made to suit them.
To view the current menus on offer, please use the link at the bottom of the page.
How much does a school meal cost?
School meals currently cost £9.75 per week (£1.95 per day), which should be sent into
the school office on a Monday morning, any cheques should be made payable to
E.R.Y.C.
We ask that 1 months notice is given when changing from packed lunch to school
dinner (or vice-versa) to assist our cook with the ordering and planning of food and
menus.
Who is entitled to free School Meals?
Children attending an East Riding of Yorkshire school whose parent(s) or guardian(s)
are in receipt of Income Support or Job Seekers Allowance (income-based). Also
elligible are children whose parents are in receipt of Child Tax Credit, but not Working
Tax Credit, with an annual income of less than £13,230.
How do parents/guardians apply for a free school lunch?
A free school meal application form is available to download from the East Riding link
at the bottom of the page or by contacting the Benefit Section on telephone
(01482) 394799. This must be completed and returned along with proof of income, to
the address given on the form.
Where can I find more information about school food?
The Department for Education and Skills, and the National Health Service have jointly
produced a short guide for parents and carers on school food.
Website: www.foodinschools.org - Tel: 0845 6022260
The School Food Trust is an independent organisation set up to make sure school food
is healthier so that children can do better.
Website: www.schoolfoodtrust.org.uk - Tel: 08000 895001
The Department for Education and Skills is the government department responsible for
setting standards for school food.
Website: www.dfes.gov.uk - Tel: 0870 000 2288
The Food Standards Agency is a source of practical help on healthy eating and
children’s diets.
Website: www.eatwell.gov.uk - Tel: 020 7276 8829
East Riding School Meals Service
