School Meals
School Meals at Botley School: Healthy and Affordable Options
We offer tasty and nutritious school meals at Botley School, prepared fresh daily by our catering provider, Caterlink. We believe that a healthy lunch is essential for supporting learning and wellbeing.
School Meal Costs:
School lunches are priced at £2.55 per day (as of 1 September 2024) and must be paid for in advance via ParentPay. Please ensure your ParentPay account maintains a credit balance.
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Allergies and Special Diets:
If your child has any allergies or requires a special diet, please inform the school as soon as possible and complete the Medical Diet Application form:
Packed Lunches:
If your child prefers a packed lunch, we encourage you to make it as healthy as possible. Sweets, chocolate, and sweetened/fizzy drinks are not allowed.
Free School Meals:
Key Stage 1 Pupils (Reception, Year 1, and Year 2)
All pupils in Key Stage 1 are entitled to a free school meal. However, it is still important to check if your child is eligible for Free School Meals based on your circumstances, as this ensures the school receives extra funding through Pupil Premium. This additional funding (up to £1,320 per eligible child) significantly supports learning and development within the school.
Eligibility for Free School Meals and Pupil Premium:
Your child may be eligible if you receive any of the following:
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- National Asylum Seekers Support
- The guarantee element of State Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit only (with no element of Working Tax Credit) with an annual income of up to £16,190
- Working Tax Credit run-on
- Universal Credit (income dependent)
Your child may also be eligible if they:
- Have been in local-authority care for one day or more in England or Wales.
- Have been adopted from care in England or Wales.
- Have left care under a special guardianship order or residence order in England or Wales.
Please complete the Pupil Premium form to check your eligibility:
You can also speak to us at reception if you would like assistance checking your eligibility.
Key Stage 2 Pupils (Years 3-6):
Key Stage 2 pupils may also be eligible for Free School Meals and Pupil Premium if you receive any of the benefits listed above. Applying is free and could save you money while providing valuable additional funding for the school.
New Spring/Sumer Menu Starting April 22nd 2025
