Medically Prescribed Diet
In some circumstances, diet may be the only treatment of a medical condition or can form a major part of it. These can be required for a wide variety of medical conditions including, diabetes, coeliac disease, overweight and obesity*, food allergies/intolerance and phenylketonuria. In this instance a dietary referral must emanate from either a Medical Practitioner or a Registered Dietitian.
Special Diet Request Form
Special diets requested for ethical, religious or cultural reasons and can be used to support children with restricted eating habits, in cases such as autism. In these cases, the parent/carer should request the diet in writing to the PT Pupil Support, who will liaise with the Area Manager for catering services. The Area Manager will then provide advice and support to the schools Catering Manager. Please note vegetarian children do not require a form and should simply select from the menu the appropriate choice.
