School Lunches at Streatham Wells

Healthy, nutritious food

Lunch time as a key part of the day

Lunchtime is an important part of the school day at Streatham Wells, providing a valuable opportunity for children to eat well, socialise and relax with friends. We place a strong emphasis on high-quality food and a positive food culture, working with School Food Matters to continue developing our approach alongside pupils, staff, parents and governors.

Our meals are provided by Olive Dining, who cook fresh, nutritious food on site each day. Children can choose from a varied menu including meat, vegetarian and salad options, with provision for all dietary requirements. Our school is completely nut free, and themed menu days throughout the year help us celebrate cultural diversity while supporting children’s health, focus and social development.

Frequently asked questions

All children from Reception through to Year Six are eligible for a Free School Meal under the London Mayor's Free School Meal scheme introduced in 23/24.

Separately to this, those parents/carers whose children would qualify for Free School Meals under the Government’s existing offer should also continue to apply for free school meals as before. To do so you will need to be in receipt of one of the below benefits:

  • Income Support
  • Income Based Jobseeker’s Allowance
  • Income Based Employment and Support Allowance
  • Guarantee element of State Pension Credit
  • Support under part IV of the Immigration & Asylum Act 1999
  • Child Tax Credit with no workingtax credit and have an income not exceeding £16,190
  • Working Tax Credit Run on – paidfor 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
  • Universal Credit – with net earned income of no more than £7,400

Your child will receive a free dinner regardless, however if you are eligible to apply for Free School Meals under the Government’s existing offer, there are other additional benefits to the school worth £1,300 per year. That’s extra money to spend on enrichment activities, teacher development, and targeted support for the children that need it most. We also operate food vouchers during the holiday for Free School Meal recipients.

If you think the above applies to you, please complete an application to ensure that the school, and the children continue to receive additional funding by clicking here.

If your child has a food allergy or intolerance, you will need to complete a Health Declaration Form which is available from the school office.

Children may bring a packed lunch, which should be in asuitable container. In the interest of safety we do not allow cans, glassbottles or 'glass type' vacuum flasks.

Please ensure that you do not give your childpacked lunches that contain nuts, particularly peanuts, in any form, e.g.peanut butter.

Please see Packed Lunch Guidelines.

Nursery lunches are £2.65 per day or £13.25 for the week.This is payable through school gateway. Speak to Mandy in the office forfurther information or email office@streathamwells.org