School lunches

Amplify Education operates the Charlton Wood kitchen. The trust catering manager will plan the school lunch options for each term ensuring that they are nutritious, tasty and provide a balanced and healthy diet with a varied choice. Children in EYFS (Reception), Y1 and Y2 are entitled to this meal free of charge, as well as a free fruit snack in the morning and free milk for all 4 year-olds.

We ask that all parents pre-order meals online via MCAS. (My Child at School app)

To help manage food waste, we want to make parents/carers aware that any pre-booked meals will be removed daily at 09:15 if a child has not been marked as present during registration.

If your child has a pre-planned appointment or any other reason that may cause them to arrive late to school, please inform the office in advance. This ensures that the meal selection is retained and that your child has their ordered meal ready at lunchtime. 

If you arrive to school late and your pre-booked meal has been removed, the default option of a jacket potato will be available.

Allergies, Intolerance and Texture Modified Diet

Amplify Education believes in treating all pupils equally whatever their diet, catering for all pupils with allergies, intolerance and special dietary requirements, so they can enjoy suitable school meals with their friends.

If a child has an allergy or intolerance, or requires a texture modified diet, the parent/carer is able to request an 'Allergies, Intolerance and Texture Modified Diet Referral Form' from the school office. This form must be supported by appropriate medical information from a regulated healthcare professional and returned to the Amplify Education Central Catering Team, via the school office

For safety, a pupil will not be provided with a school meal until the parent/carer and the school kitchen have received the relevant information from the Amplify Education Central Catering Team. This can take up to 4 weeks for creating bespoke menus.

Please note: Amplify Education, does not require a form for religious/cultural preferences, these can be catered for by the school; please speak to the office team.

Our Allergies and Intolerance process does not cater for likes and dislikes.