--- title: "School Meals" url: "https://hallam.school/school-life/school-meals" school: "Hallam Nursery & Primary School" --- # School Meals ## We support healthy eating and well-being by offering nutritious school meals and packed lunch options. Below is information about our meal provision, payment methods, and how we promote healthy eating across the school. School Menus Children who opt for a school lunch can choose from a range of daily options **Please see our menus below:** Primary Menu Autumn-Winter 26-27 2.48 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hallam-primary-school-inova/files/documents/Primary_Menu_Autumn-Winter_26-27.pdf) If your child has any **specific dietary requirements or allergies**, please inform the school so we can support their needs. Payments School dinners can be paid for: - via the **school office**, or - online using **ParentPay**. If you have any questions about payments, the office team will be happy to help. Packed Lunches Children may bring a packed lunch from home. All packed lunches should comply with our **School Snack Guidance**. Milk Milk is available daily for children who wish to have it. - Children entitled to **free milk** will continue to receive this. - Parents of children **not entitled to free milk** should speak to the school office, who can advise on the **termly cost**. Fruit & Snacks - **Fresh fruit or vegetables** are provided daily for all children in **EYFS and Key Stage 1.** - Our **Key Stage 2** tuck shop is available daily, offering a healthy selection of fruit and vegetables. Prices can be found on ParentPay. - We encourage all children to bring a **healthy snack** to enjoy during morning break. Free School Meals Changes (FSM) We want to make families aware of some upcoming changes to Free School Meals (FSM), which may affect pupils from 1 September 2026. What is changing? On 8 May 2026, the Department for Education announced changes to how Free School Meals eligibility will work in future, linked to Universal Credit. These changes will affect: - Families who currently receive FSM. - Families who may be eligible but are not currently claiming FSM. **Important change to current protection** Since April 2018, once a child became eligible for FSM, they have continued to receive them even if their family’s circumstances changed. This protection will end at the end of the 2025–26 school year on 31 August 2026. Checking eligibility (summer to autumn term) Sheffield City Council will be checking free school meal eligibility for all pupils between the summer and autumn term 2026 (and regularly going forwards). This applies to: - Pupils who currently receive FSM. - Families who wish to apply for FSM for the first time. Who may be eligible? **Targeted Free School Meals (with additional funding for schools)** Families may be eligible if they receive: - Universal Credit with a household income of £7,400 a year or less. - Income-related Employment and Support Allowance. - The guaranteed element of Pension Credit. - Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999. - Support as a family with no recourse to public funds (NRPF). **Expanded Free School Meals (meals only)** Families may also be eligible if they receive Universal Credit with a household income **above £7,400.** How to apply Families who are not currently receiving free school meals but think they may be eligible should [apply online](https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/schools-childcare/school/school-meals): You can also: - ask your child’s school to apply on your behalf, or - contact Sheffield city Council, Customer Services Team at 0114 2734567 (option 4, option 3). Please note that you do not need to apply if you are already receiving income-based free school meals in a Sheffield school - we will be in touch if anything has changed. ### Healthy, Happy Hallam! We are proud to be a **Healthy School**, and this is reflected in our policies and curriculum. We recognise the importance of a **balanced diet and healthy lifestyle**, and believe that establishing good habits early supports children’s wellbeing and learning. Healthy eating is explicitly taught across: - **Science** - **PSHE** - **Design & Technology** - **PE** Through these subjects, children develop the knowledge and skills needed to make healthy choices for life. We believe that healthy children are best able to take full advantage of the educational opportunities that school provides. ### Snack Guidance Our healthy school ethos is supported through daily practice. We encourage all children to bring a healthy snack to enjoy during morning break, helping to promote sustained energy and concentration throughout the school day. All children in EYFS and Key Stage 1 are provided with a daily selection of fresh fruit or vegetables as part of the national School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme. | #### Healthy Snack Choices | |---| | Fresh Fruit | | Breadsticks | | Sliced Veg (e.g. Cucumber, Pepper, Carrot) | | Half a Bagel | | #### Not School Snack Policy | |---| | Crisps | | Cereal Bars | | Chocolate Biscuits | #### To keep everyone safe, we are a nut-aware environment. ### Parents - [Admissions](https://hallam.school/parents/admissions) - [Latest News](https://hallam.school/news) - [Letters](https://hallam.school/parents/letters) - [Clubs And Wrap Around Care](https://hallam.school/) - [School Life](https://hallam.school/school-life) - [Uniform](https://hallam.school/school-life/uniform) - [School Day](https://hallam.school/school-life/school-day) - [School Meals](https://hallam.school/school-life/school-meals) - [Key Dates](https://hallam.school/) - [Family Wellbeing](https://hallam.school/parents/family-wellbeing) - [ParentPay](https://hallam.school/parents/parent-pay) - [School Forms](https://hallam.school/parents/school-forms) ![Hallam Nursery & Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/hallam-primary-school-inova/images/logo/Hallam_White_Dual-2x.png) ### Hallam Nursery & Primary School Hallam Grange Crescent Sheffield S10 4BD (0114) 230 4430 ### Helpful Links - [Contact Us](https://hallam.school/contact) - [Vacancies](https://hallam.school/join-us/vacancies) - [Accessibility](https://hallam.school/accessibility-statement) - [Cookies](https://hallam.school/cookies) - [Policies](https://hallam.school/this-is-us/important-information/policies) - [INOVA](https://www.inovamat.org/) ### Portals - [ParentPay](https://hallam.school/parents/parent-pay) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/HallamPrimarySchool/) ### Translation © Copyright 2026 Hallam Nursery & Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://hallam.school/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)