School Meals
Menu
Our school meals are freshly prepared each day in our on-site kitchen. We have an updated lunch menu from 28th April 2025 which is bespoke to Dothill and has been put together by Donna, our cook. She knows the children well and has included all the favourites that Dothill children enjoy.
Lunch menu from 28th April 2025
The children order their hot meal via the teacher each morning and eat in the hall. They will be offered a cup of water at lunchtime.
A sandwich lunch is also available. To order please complete the order form and return it to school by 10:00am on the Wednesday of the week before it is required. If you would like the same sandwich option each week/three weeks, please indicate this on the form - there is no need to submit a new form for each week.
Sandwich order form updated for 12th June 2023
From 24th February 2025 the cost of a school meal is £2.90 per day. Please ensure there are adequate funds on your child's account to cover the daily cost.
Please note, as of June 2023 we no longer serve scrambled egg with the Big Breakfast or have egg mayo on the sandwich bar.
Universal Infant Free School Meals for EYFS and KS1 (Years 1-2)
All children in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2) are entitled to a free school meal every day, funded by the government through the Universal Free School Meals scheme. We strongly encourage all families to take advantage of this opportunity. By opting in:
• Your child can enjoy nutritious, balanced meals at no cost to you.
• Mealtimes become a positive, social experience, helping children build confidence and try new foods.
• Children are supported in becoming confident, adventurous eaters—a key part of their development.
• The school receives additional funding based on meal uptake, which benefits all pupils.
If you do not wish for your child to receive a free school meal, please write to the Head Teacher to formally opt out of the scheme.
Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6)
School meals are chargeable for KS2 pupils unless your child qualifies for Free School Meals.
Free School Meals/Pupil Premium Grant (PPG) - all year groups
If you are in receipt of certain benefits you may be entitled for free school meals and PPG. This applies to all children including those in KS1 and EYFS even though they receive UIFSM. Please complete and return an application form so we can check eligibility. Below is a link to the FSM form and further details. For FSM's all children are served the same meals, regardless of payment status, and are treated equally at lunchtime. If your circumstances change, you can complete a new form at any time.
Telford & Wrekin Council | Free School Meals
If you are in receipt of certain benefits, your child may also be eligible for the Pupil Premium Grant - additional funding that supports your child’s education. A letter and registration form are included in your new starter pack; please complete and return the form to school as soon as possible.
Paying for School Meals
All meals must be paid for in advance via ParentPay (we do not accept cash or cheques).
• Please allow 24 hours for payments to reach the kitchen system.
• Children are checked in by name to ensure they receive the correct meal.
• Please ensure your ParentPay account is always in credit; you will not receive reminders from school about low balances or arrears.
• We operate a zero-tolerance policy on meal arrears. If your account falls into arrears, you must provide a packed lunch until the balance is cleared.
• If no lunch is provided and the account is in arrears, your child will be given an emergency meal (cheese sandwich, yoghurt, and fruit) at a cost of approximately 75p.
Please click this link to check your school meal balance & pay for school meals
Packed Lunches (KS2 only)
If you prefer to send a packed lunch:
• Please include a separate drink (cold, non-fizzy, in a plastic bottle or carton).
• If including a yoghurt or dessert, please provide a spoon.
• Avoid using plastic sandwich bag ties with metal strips, as these can be hazardous.
Food and Drink
We promote healthy habits throughout the school day and ask for your support with the following
areas.
Water Bottles
Water is essential for children’s health, concentration, and wellbeing. We encourage all children to drink
water regularly throughout the day using their own individual water bottles, which are kept in a
designated area in each classroom for easy access.
• All children should bring a suitable plastic water bottle from home.
• Please ensure the bottle is clearly named, filled with plain water, and taken home regularly for
cleaning.
• If a child runs out of water during the day, they may ask for their bottle to be refilled.
Break-Time Snacks
We encourage children to eat fresh fruit at break time.
• Children in EYFS and Key Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2) are provided with a free piece of fruit daily as part of the government’s healthy eating scheme.
• Children in Key Stage 2 may bring a piece of fresh fruit from home.
• Please do not send any other snacks into school.
• A free carton of milk is also offered to children at least twice a week.
Healthy Eating
Our school follows a Healthy Eating Policy.
• Please do not send sweets, chocolates, lollies, cakes, etc., into school for birthdays, holidays, or other celebrations.
• We also ask that sweets and chocolates are not included in lunchboxes.
• For more information, please refer to our Food in Schools Policy.
Dietary Requirements/Allergies
When your child starts school, the PIR has a dietary requirement/allergy form that we ask you to complete. If after starting at the school your child develops an allergy or has a new dietary requirement, please complete and return a new copy of the form to the school office, link below.
We understand that every child is unique. If your child has specific dietary requirements, please contact us—we are happy to accommodate individual needs wherever possible.
Allergy Awareness
We are a nut- and egg-free school due to severe allergies among children and staff. Please do not send food containing nuts or pure egg, including:
• Nut-based chocolate spreads (e.g. Nutella)
• Nut-based biscuits or snack bars
• Egg sandwiches or similar items
Thank you for your support in keeping our school safe and inclusive for all children.