School Meals - Queen Emma's Primary School

School Meals

Our catering contract is managed by Stir. 

Stir are a small catering business who quite simply, love food! Stir provide the children with their daily food whilst at school. Stir feel it is vital to provide healthy, nutritious meals to all, including those with dietary needs.

Stir are really looking forward to welcoming the children into the dining room and serving them delicious, home-cooked food, full of flavour and fun.

The food children eat at school plays an important role in their wellbeing, and eating a well-balanced diet not only helps to maintain and improve their health but also sets them on the right track for later life. Stir understands this and that’s why they are passionate about serving fresh, high quality and locally sourced food, so they can guarantee they are healthy and balanced.

Stir loves to add some fun to the dining room. They work hard to create dining experiences that are welcoming, warm, social and fun. Stir hopes that the children will look back at their school lunches and not only remember eating delicious food, but also having a great time with their friends!

 
 

Free School Meals

If you get any of the following support payments, your child may be entitled to receive free school meals (FSM):

  • Income Support
  • Income-based Jobseekers Allowance
  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
  • Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
  • Child Tax Credit (provided you're not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
  • Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
  • Universal Credit

    Children who receive a qualifying benefit in their own right are also allowed to receive free school meals.

    An additional benefit for students eligible for FSM is the Pupil Premium. These funds are allocated to the school to provide additional support to raise the achievement of students who currently receive, or have received in the last 6 years, free school meals.

    If you think your child is entitled to FSM, please complete an application form and return it to school.  Further information and application forms are available from the Finance Office.  Please ensure you are able to show documentary proof of any support you are receiving.

    Further information is available on the Government Website:

    Applying for Free School Meals