School Meal Price September 2024 

Dear Parents and Carers, 

We wanted to inform you of an unforeseen change in our school meal pricing that we have recently been made aware of by our catering agency. 

From September, the cost of a KS2 paid school meal will increase to £2.75 per meal. 

The decision to raise meal prices was made by our governing body after the catering agency, due to various factors, including rising food and operational costs, informed us they are increasing their charge to the school. 

We remain committed to providing nutritious and balanced meals to our students, and we will continue to monitor the situation closely to ensure that the quality of the meals is maintained. Details of the price rise and the reason for this have been discussed with our school governors. 

Please note, if your child is in Reception, Year 1, or Year 2, meals remain free under the Universal Infant Free School Meal Scheme, so this charge will not apply. Additionally, those who qualify for free school meals in KS2 will continue to receive them without charge. 

In light of this announcement, we wanted to share again with you the criteria for free school meal eligibility. Your child can qualify for free school meals if you receive: 

• Universal Credit (and your net combined household income is less than £7,400 a year after tax) 

• Income Support, Pension Guarantee Credit, Income-based Job Seekers Allowance 

• Income-related Employment Support Allowance 

• Child Tax Credit Only (With No Working Tax Credit) and your Annual Taxable Income does not exceed £16,190 

If you need any help with your application, please contact Mrs. Pritchard who will be happy to assist you with your queries. 

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. 

Catering Leeds

Manston Primary is a Healthy School.  All our food is locally sourced and freshly prepared on site each day, by our dedicated team in the school kitchen.  Children can choose their own meal each day, from a menu that is rotated on a three weekly basis.  Our current menu is attached above with vegetarian options available. If your child has any dietary requirements, please let us know as soon as possible.  We will try our best to accommodate them.  

Children in Reception, Year 1 and 2, are entitled to Universal Free School Meals (this is not the same as free school meals which are means tested).  
 

Free School Meals

Your child may be able to get free school meals if you get any of the following:

• Universal Credit (and your net combined household income is less than £7,400 a year after tax) 
• Income Support, Pension Guarantee Credit, Income-based Job Seekers Allowance. 
• Income-related Employment Support Allowance 
• Child Tax Credit Only (With No Working Tax Credit) and your Annual Taxable Income does not exceed £16,190

If you feel you may qualify for free school meals, please contact the school office or visit the Leeds City Council website for more information: 

https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals

Medical appointments

If your child has a medical appointment and will attend school after registration, please let the school office or class teacher know.  A meal can be ordered in advance if required.