Lunches
Every child at The Avenue Infant School is entitled to a free lunch. The lunches are provided by Kingswood Catering Company and are carefully balanced and healthy in line with government food guidelines.
Kingswood Catering provides five different options each day, which include;
- Main meal
- Vegetarian alternative
- Jacket potato
- Plant based
- Packed lunch
The menus are on a three week cycle and change three times a year.
How do I order my child's free lunch?
All meals must be ordered online at Kingswood Catering by the Wednesday before they are required. You can book a whole term in advance.
There is no facility to order on the day.
Special Dietary Requirements
Kingswood Catering can accommodate special dietary requirements. Please contact them directly if your child has a specific dietary requirement, and they will be able to assist you.
At The Avenue Infant School we recognise the connection between a healthy diet and pupils’ ability to concentrate, learn and achieve high standards in school. Therefore, we are committed to giving our pupils consistent messages about all aspects of health and encouraging developing positive attitudes towards a healthy diet and lifestyle.
We regard healthy eating as a whole school priority and believe that opportunities to teach about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle occur throughout the curriculum. We are committed to helping our pupils to understand the impact of particular behaviours and encourage them to take responsibility for the choices they make.
Snack
Reception and Key Stage 1 children receive a free piece of fruit or vegetable from the Government Fruit and Vegetable scheme which they consume during the morning session. No other snack will be required.
Water
A plentiful supply of drinking water for children is recognised as improving behaviour and concentration. Drinking water is freely available and pupils can fill their own drink bottle for use throughout the day. Children are regularly reminded to drink water, especially during warmer weather, to educate about the importance of hydration.
Food Allergies
We ensure that the school has considered the needs of food-allergic pupils and has developed appropriate procedures in all areas of the curriculum and beyond, ensuring that affected children are not knowingly exposed to food allergens, such as nuts, during school hours. These considerations apply and are promoted to the whole school community.
Packed Lunches
If you choose to provide your child with a packed lunch from home, it should contain a healthy, balanced lunch including a savoury item (such as a sandwich or wrap) and fruit. If crisps are included, there should be only one small pack and NO nuts, chocolate bars or sweets, fizzy drinks etc.
They do not need a drink in their packed lunch as all children have their water bottle with them at lunchtime.
For ideas on healthy packed lunch recipes and ideas, please see Packed Lunch Guide or NHS Healthier Families and British Nutrition Foundation