School Meals
What does a school meal consist of?
Pupils in Primary schools are offered a two course lunch
with a choice of main course, including vegetarian option,
supplemented by salads and bread, and which meets the nutritional
requirements for food and drink in schools (Scotland) regulations
act 2008. A choice of milk, water or fruit juice is also
included. Meals are, in the main, prepared from fresh
ingredients by well trained personnel in a food safe
environment.
Secondary schools operate a cafeteria style service with a wide
choice of food options being made available. Implementation of
the nutritional standards has seen a major overhaul of
the traditional secondary school menu, and there is now an
abundance of freshly prepared and tempting food options which are
lower in fat, salt and sugar. These include a daily choice of
home made meals including vegetarian option, complimentary salad,
vegetables and bread with main meals, healthy meal deals,
nutritionally improved snack items, healthier drinks options,
reduced confectionary products and a great deli selection.
Most schools also offer a healthy break time service and a
pre-order facility. New developments are continually being
assessed and introduced to enable the pupils to have access to a
safe and welcoming quick service environment.
How much does a school meal cost?
There is a fixed, subsidised charge for a meal in a Primary
school which is currently £1.75, whilst in Secondary schools
the
cost varies according to the individual choice from the
menu. A
Cashless system operates in all secondary schools
via the National Entitlement Card (NEC) .
For further information please check our other catering
pages:
