Our school catering provider is Apetito. 

Expertly crafted award-winning dishes - Delicious, award winning apetito meals for hospitals, care homes, nurseries, independent schools and more, plus our reliable meals on wheels service.

Each two-course meal costs £2.60 for children in Years 3 to 6 and meals are free to all children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. Each day there will be a meat and non-meat option as well as a nutritious jacket potato option.

Lunches are pre-ordered where a form is send to parents on a three weekly basis.

Payment for meals should be made through the Arbor Portal. The school no longer accepts cash/cheques.  If you require any help in using the portal, please contact the school office at enquiries@shrewton.dsat.org.uk.

You can find menus either on the school website or Healthy School Meals Menus | School Meals| apetito

Free School Meals for Children in KS1 and Reception

As you may be aware, the Government introduced the Universal Free School Meals Scheme (UIFSM), which means all children in Year R, Year 1 and Year 2 automatically qualify for FREE nutritious school meals to maximise their learning at this critically important time in their school life.

Thousands of children already benefit from this scheme across the country. However, we recognise that some parents are confused as to whether they need to register and are consequently not taking advantage of this scheme which could save you over £400 a year for each child in KS1. For UIFSM, parents do not need to register unless they qualify for income based free school meals.

Income Based Free School Meals

The income based free school meal system is separate from UIFSM. Whatever year group your child is in, you could help your school even further by registering for free school meals. Your school can then receive Government funding to provide an even greater quality learning experience.

You must be in receipt of one of the benefits shown on the application form to be eligible for free school meals for your child or children.

Applications can be made by completing the Application Form available from the school office or on-line via a secure government website, which links to your benefit providers. https://pages.wiltshire.gov.uk/schoolseducationandlearning/schoolsandcolleges/parentadvice/educationgrants/freeschoolmeals/freeschoolmealsform.htm.

However, if the eligibility checking service (ECS) has not been able to verify your entitlement, Wiltshire Council will then need to contact you to ask for evidence to show you are currently in receipt of one of the eligible benefits.

Claims cannot be backdated. The date of entitlement is the date that Wiltshire Council confirm your eligibility, using the ECS or paperwork supplied, and successfully process your application.

Our School is a Nut-Free Zone

At Shrewton Primary, the safety and well-being of our pupils is our top priority. To ensure the health of all children, we are a nut-free school. This policy is essential to protect students with severe nut allergies, which can cause life-threatening reactions even with minimal exposure.

What Does This Mean?

We kindly ask all parents, guardians, and children to refrain from bringing any products containing nuts or nut derivatives to school. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Peanut butter or spreads

• Snack bars containing nuts

• Nut-based baked goods

• Any other foods labeled with “may contain nuts”

Why is This Important?

Nut allergies are among the most common and potentially serious food allergies. Even trace amounts of nuts can trigger a severe reaction in some students, making it critical to maintain a nut-free environment throughout the school premises.

How You Can Help

1. Read Labels Carefully: Check packaging for nut ingredients or warnings about cross-contamination.

2. Provide Alternative Snacks: Choose nut-free options such as fruit, vegetables, crackers, or seed-based spreads.

3. Educate Your Child: Talk to your child about the importance of avoiding nut products at school.

By working together, we can create a safe and inclusive space where all children can learn and thrive without worry. Thank you for your understanding in supporting this vital policy.

For any questions or concerns, please contact the school office.