Break Time Snack

In support of healthy eating at St. Andrew's, we would be grateful if parents/carers would supply their child with a mid-morning snack from the approved healthy snack list.

• Fruit
• Vegetables
• Fruit yoghurts without additions (e.g. no split pots with cereal or chocolate).
• Cheese

Please note, we have children in school with severe allergies to nuts and raisins. Any exposure to nuts or raisins through contact or ingestion could result in the children experiencing anaphylaxis, which is a sudden, severe allergic reaction that requires immediate medical treatment and is potentially fatal. Whilst we don’t ban food products containing nuts or raisins, we would however appreciate it if you do not give your child a pot or box of raisins as a snack or as part of their lunch. These have a tendency to spill either on the table, floor or playground.

The Farm Kitchen

‘The Farm Kitchen’ at Sleaford is our school meal provider.  Meat, vegetarian and vegan options are available every day, they offer hot meals and a packed lunch option daily, if children prefer. Meals can be ordered online via their website www.thefarmkitchen.com/

The Farm Kitchen are dedicated to providing freshly prepared, delicious school meals made using the highest quality ingredients. They believe passionately in the importance of children eating good quality food and being encouraged to develop an interest in the food they eat and where it comes from. The Farm Kitchen prepare, cook and deliver delicious school lunches throughout Lincolnshire.

Click on the link above and you will be able to find out lots more information on what they do and where your food comes from.

Universal Infant Free School Meals

All pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are eligible to receive a school meal at no cost to the parent/carer. Choosing a school lunch for your child/children helps to save you up to £450 per year.  A school lunch will also provide a varied and balanced diet and provide the right amount of energy to ensure that your child can work well in the afternoons. 

• We will set up an account for your child with the Farm Kitchen.
• Log in details will be sent to you before your child’s start date.
• You will need to access your account regularly to view the weekly menu and place orders.
• Please ensure you log your email address on your Farm Kitchen account. They will send you reminders when it is time to place your order and let you know when they are having a special event such as Christmas dinner.
• The ordering deadline is 3pm on Tuesday of the preceding week.
• If you do not wish to take up the UIFSM entitlement for the foreseeable future, please let the School Office know at the earliest opportunity and we can arrange for your child’s account to be deactivated. Please note that the account can be reactivated should you wish the meals to resume.

Free School Meals (FSM)

From September 2026, eligibility for Free School Meals has been split into two categories - Expanded FSM and Targeted FSM. 

  Expanded FSM 

All children from households in receipt of Universal Credit will be eligible for expanded FSM. This means they are eligible to receive a school meal at no cost to the parent/carer.

 Targeted FSM

All children from households in receipt of Universal Credit with annual household earnings of £7,400 or less will be eligible for targeted FSM.

Households qualifying for

 - Free meals because they are in receipt of support under Part VI of the Immigration        and Asylum Act 1999 will also be eligible for targeted FSM.

 - Income-related Employment and Support Allowance or the guarantee element of          pension credit may also be eligible for Targeted FSM

 - No recourse to public funds may also be eligible for targeted FSM 

In addition to receiving free meals, pupils eligible for targeted FSM will attract pupil premium funding for their schools. 

During your school application, Lincolnshire County Council ask permission to check if your child is FSM eligible. Shortly after your child starts school, we are notified  if he/she is eligible.

If your child is in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 your child will automatically be eligible for a free school meal (Universal Free School Meal), however we would encourage you to still apply for benefit-related FSMs as your child may be entitled to additional funding to support them during their time at school (Pupil Premium). If you did not do this during your child’s school application, you can apply at any time using the LCC parent portal:

https://lcc.cloud.servelec-synergy.com/parentportal

Once you have set up an account and added your child you will be able to submit a FSM application. You will be required to enter your National Insurance number and date of birth at this point. You will be informed if your child is eligible for FSMs by LCC via email. Please note that you must make an application for each of your children. Siblings are not automatically eligible.  

DFE Guidance for School Food in England

The Department for Education issues guidance for school meals in England. You can access the web page here School food in England - GOV.UK