School Meals

Meals at Elmridge Primary School are provided by Food & Co by Sodexo and the cost for school dinners from is £14.00 per week (£2.80 per day).  This should be paid weekly on Monday mornings, or half termly in advance using the School Food United app.

Our school menus are well balanced and varied, with choices to suit everyone.

Our current 3 weekly cycle menu and information is attached below:

If a child is in Reception, or Years 1 and 2,  they automatically qualify for Free School Meals under the universal scheme.

You can check if you are eligible for school meals/pupil premium via https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals

If you wish to change from school meals to a packed lunch, please give a minimum of two weeks notice.  However, if you wish to change from packed lunch to a school meal, please speak to the office to arrange an immediate start.

Should you wish your child to bring a packed lunch from home, please see the websites below for some healthy ideas.

Changes to free school meals eligibility

Free School Meals – Important Information for Families

We would like to remind parents and carers about Free School Meals (FSM) and encourage all eligible families to apply.

What are Free School Meals?

Free School Meals provide eligible children with a healthy, nutritious meal during the school day at no cost to families. Registering for Free School Meals can also help schools receive additional funding through the Pupil Premium, which is used to support children’s learning, wellbeing and educational opportunities.

Who Can Apply?

Your child may be eligible for Free School Meals if you receive certain benefits, including:

• Universal Credit
• Income Support
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
• The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
• Child Tax Credit (subject to income limits)
• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• Working Tax Credit run-on payments

Full eligibility details can be found through Trafford’s Free School Meals service.

Universal Infant Free School Meals

All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are automatically entitled to Universal Infant Free School Meals, regardless of household income. However, families who receive qualifying benefits should still apply, as this may allow the school to receive valuable additional Pupil Premium funding.

Changes from September 2026

The Government is expanding Free School Meal eligibility from September 2026. All children in households receiving Universal Credit will become eligible for Free School Meals, helping many more families access support.

How to Apply

Parents and carers can apply online through Trafford’s Free School Meals system:

Apply here:
Trafford Free School Meals Application Portal

You can also find further information about eligibility and support through:

Trafford Free School Meals Information

Applications are quick, secure and checked through the Government’s Eligibility Checking Service.

If you think your child may be eligible, we strongly encourage you to apply. If you require any assistance, please contact the school office 0161 980 4941 or email admin@eps.bright-futures.co.uk