Healthy Packed Lunches

A survey by the Food Standards Agency found that nine out of ten children take packed lunches to school that contain too much saturated fat, sugar and salt.

Important Reminder – We Are a Nut-Free School

Please remember that no nuts or products containing nuts should be brought into school, including in packed lunches, snacks or treats.

We have children in school with severe and potentially life-threatening nut allergies, so it is essential that this rule is strictly followed by everyone.

Please check the ingredients carefully before sending any food in with your child.

Thank you for helping us keep all of our children safe.

Click here to see our Packed Lunch statement 

 It might seem hard to find a balance of ingredients that will keep the kids interested without complaining, but it’s not as tricky as you might think.

A good starting point is to remember to include a variety of food from the four main food groups. Please remember no nuts, sweets, chocolate or drinks.

These are:

• One portion of vegetables or salad and one portion of fruit (fresh, canned or dried all count)
• One portion of milk or dairy (yoghurt, cheese, yoghurt drink etc)
• One portion of meat, chicken, fish, eggs, beans or any other protein
• One portion of a starchy food such as bread, rice, pasta, potatoes

Here are some ideas for healthy packed lunches: