MEALS

School meals are brought in from Greenhill Primary School and the service operates on a cash/cafeteria style whereby children pay for what they eat. Lunch is taken in the school hall.

As of January 2015, all P1-3 pupils are entitled to a free school Meal.

Children of parents receiving Income Support, Universal Credit, Job Seeker’s Allowance (income based), and Employment and Support Allowance (income related) are entitled to a meal without charge.

Early Years Provision – If your child is aged between 2 and 4 years and attends a North Lanarkshire Council or Partnership Provider Nursery, in the middle of the day, they may now or in the future be entitled to a free meal. Parents must be in receipt of any of the qualifying benefits above or in receipt of a State Pension Credit or incapacity and Severe Disablement Allowance. Your child will also be entitled if they are or have been at any point since their second birthday looked after; the subject of a kinship care or guardianship order.

Information and application forms for free school meals may be obtained from schools, First Stop shops and Municipal Buildings, Coatbridge. Parents are entitled to receive a clothing grant if they are in receipt of any of the following benefits: Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance (income based), Employment & Support Allowance (income related), universal credit, housing benefit, council tax rebate.

Packed Lunches:

Children may opt to bring a packed lunch. Parents are asked to provide a healthy packed lunch avoiding sweets and fizzy drinks in line with the school’s promotion of healthy eating. Packed lunches are in the hall, always under the supervision of an adult.

Special Diets:

Diets required as a result of a medical condition (a medically prescribed diet e.g. coeliac disease, diabetes, food allergy or intolerance) can be provided in school. A medically prescribed diet form must be completed by the child’s Registered Dietitian or General Practitioner. Procedures and forms can be assessed from the child’s school or dietician, or from North Lanarkshire’s catering service.

Occasionally, parents/carers may be asked to supply prescription foods or attend a meeting to discuss the child’s dietary requirements.

Some children with additional support needs may require meals to be adapted to an appropriate texture and consistency. In this instance, the child’s Registered Dietitian or Speech and Language Therapist will liaise with the Head Teacher and school catering service to ensure appropriate food provision. Special Diets required for ethical, religious or cultural reasons should be requested in writing to the Head Teacher, who will liaise with the school catering service.