Meals

Children at Cross Farm have the choice to have either hot school meals or bring in a packed lunch. If you wish, they may have a combination of the two. At school we have an excellent kitchen that provides nourishing, healthy meals which are covered by the Universal Free School Meals.

Dolce is the catering company that provides school meals at Cross Farm Infant Academy. All meals must be ordered online through School Grid and can be booked up until 12:00 pm on the day before they are required.

Parents must ensure that any allergy information or special dietary requirements are recorded on School Grid. If your child has an allergy or requires a special diet, medical evidence must be uploaded to School Grid before a special meal plan can be provided.

We ask that the children make healthy choices with their packed lunch, please do not include chocolate, sweets or fizzy drinks. We are a NUT Free school, please ensure that you do not pack any products in your child's lunch box that could include nuts. This includes chocolate spreads, Barney bears, etc. 

Fruit and Vegetables

The government funds a free piece of fruit or vegetable each school day which the children have during the morning. Parents are requested not to provide additional snacks.

Water

Drinking water is available throughout the school day at water fountains and pupils are encouraged to bring a suitable bottle each day with only water in it. 

Cool Milk

Children may also have a carton of milk each morning if you register for this. This is operated through a scheme called “Cool Milk”. All under fives can have milk free and over 5's at a subsidised rate.

Click here to access full details of how to register for the scheme.