Many studies have shown that hunger affects concentration, and that well-nourished children fare better at school. The government now funds school lunches for all infant aged children.  At Whipperley Academy we expect all children to take advantage of their entitlement to a free school meal.  We have a kitchen on site and all our meals are prepared by our fantastic kitchen staff who are also able to cater for most allergies.

 Many parents mistakenly imagine that a packed lunch is the healthiest option. In fact, it is far easier to get the necessary nutrients into a cooked meal. Only 1% of packed lunches meet the nutritional standards that currently apply to school food.

Please note that all our meat is halal.

Free School Meals

Who is eligible

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

• Universal Credit – from 1 April 2018 provided you have an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400
• Income Support
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Support under Part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
• Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
• Working Tax Credit run-on – (the payment someone receives for a further four weeks after they stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit)

Fruit

Every child is offered a piece of fruit everyday at school.