School Meals
At Long Knowle Primary School, our meals are provided by Grow by ABM Catering, a specialist school catering provider whose mission is "Fuelling Young Minds”. Grow believes that nutritious food helps children learn, develop and flourish. Through freshly prepared, balanced meals and a varied menu, they encourage children to explore new foods and develop healthy eating habits for life.
The Grow Philosophy
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Nutritious food to support learning and wellbeing.
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Encouraging healthy eating habits from an early age.
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Fresh, high-quality ingredients and exciting menus.
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Ethical sourcing and support for local suppliers where possible.
Together, Long Knowle Primary School and Grow by ABM Catering are committed to providing enjoyable, healthy lunches that help every child thrive.
For more information, visit the Grow by ABM Catering website. [abmcatering.co.uk]
At Long Knowle Primary School, we offer the option of having a school meal instead of bringing a packed lunch.
Cost and Menus
School meals are free of charge for pupils in years Reception to Year 2 (UIFSM). School meals cost £2.80 per day for pupils in Years 3 - 6 and are payable in advance via the ParentPay system. Pupil accounts should always be in credit. Some families may be entitled to free school meals (FSM). The school will check your eligibility for this or alternatively, you can check via the Government website. https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals
If parents are unable to access ParentPay to pay for school meals, please speak to the office staff, who will be happy to assist you.
Menus run on a 3-weekly basis. Once you have selected your meal choice for weeks 1, 2 and 3, the meals will remain the same, on a 3 - week rolling programme, until the menu changes.
At Long Knowle Primary School, we offer the option of having a school meal instead of bringing a packed lunch.
School meals are free of charge for pupils in years Reception to Year 2 (UIFSM). School meals cost £2.80 per day for pupils in Years 3 - 6 and are payable in advance via the ParentPay system. Pupil accounts should always be in credit. Some families may be entitled to free school meals (FSM). The school will check your eligibility for this or alternatively, you can check via the Government website. https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals
If parents are unable to access ParentPay to pay for school meals, please speak to the office staff, who will be happy to assist you.
Menus run on a 3-weekly basis. Once you have selected your meal choice for weeks 1, 2 and 3, the meals will remain the same, on a 3 - week rolling programme, until the menu changes.
The next new menu will be the Winter menu, which will be emailed to you prior to the October half term, for you to make your choices for Monday 6th November onwards.
