SNACK TIME 

Pupils in EYFS to Year 2 can choose a free piece of fruit or vegetable provided each day.  Pupils in Year 3 to Year 6 are also welcome to bring a piece of fruit or vegetable to eat to eat a playtime.

Children are not allowed to bring in items in a wrapper.

LUNCHTIME

Ideal Meals provide school lunches to Tower Road Academy.  There are a delicious range of options for a healthy, nutritious hot meal each day. All the meals are prepared and cooked in the kitchens every morning in Boston.  

Parents need to register an account with Ideal Meals online system. Go to www.schoolmealsonline.co.uk to sign up. See the guide below to help with this. 

Parents/carers are responsible for checking the correct meals are selected. 

Pupils in EYFS, Year 1 and Year 2

All pupils in EYFS, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to universal free school meals (UIFSM).  The menu is set to default to the standard meat option, unless the school is aware your child is a vegetarian. 

Free School Meals (FSM)

If your child is eligible for Free School Meals, follow this link to apply.

Apply for free school meals – Lincolnshire County Council

Free school meals are available to pupils in receipt of, or whose parents are in receipt of, one or more of the following benefits: 

• Universal Credit
• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

If your child receives FSMs, the menu is set to default to the standard meat option, unless the school is aware your child is vegetarian. 

ALLERGIES AND DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

We have provided Ideal School Meals with the allergy information and dietary requirements we currently hold for children.  Ideal School Meals will make allergen-free alternatives for pupils with allergies. Ideal Foods do not use nuts in any of their meals.

Please ensure your child's medical information is correct on the MCAS app as this is where we get out information from. Please given as much detail as possible.

Tower Road Academy is an allergy-aware school. We have children and staff with a range of food allergies, and we are committed to creating a safe environment for everyone.

As per government and specialist guidance, we are not a nut-free school. We focus on raising awareness, promoting good hygiene practices, and supporting children in managing their allergies safely.  However, we do have pupils with nut allergies, so we do ask all families to help reduce the risk of accidental exposure by being mindful of the foods they send into school. Where possible, please avoid including nuts or products containing nuts in packed lunches and snacks.  

How to contact Ideal Meals

Ideal Meals have a dedicated parent email address, enquiries@idealschoolmeals.co.uk You can also contact them on 01522 246424. 

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Ideal Meals, or the school office.

To sign up for school meals with Ideal Meals, go to https://schoolmealsonline.com/register . Instructions in this document will help you set up an account.