Introduction

At Lawn Primary & Nursery School, we are proud to provide freshly prepared meals every day, made by our dedicated team in our on-site kitchen. Our meals meet the School Meals Healthy Eating Standards, ensuring that every child enjoys a balanced and nutritious diet.

We believe that healthy eating plays a vital role in supporting children’s learning and well-being. That’s why we use high-quality ingredients to create delicious meals that fuel young minds and bodies.

By serving a variety of wholesome dishes, we encourage healthy eating habits that last a lifetime.

Food Hygiene Rating

Our kitchen and catering facilities are regularly inspected by the Food Standards Agency. Following the last unannounced inspection in April 2026, we were retained our 5* rating.

School Lunch Menu

We have a 3-week menu which rotates throughout the academic year.  

Items on the menu also indicate any associated allergens in line with the Food Standards Agency.

Booking & Payment

Please note that even if your child is entitled to free school meals, you will still need to book your meals on the MCAS system in order for a meal to be prepared for your child.

When a booking window has closed, you will still be able to view your menu choices but will not be able to make any changes.

If you have not booked a school meal, please supply your child with a packed lunch.  Alternatively, if you have booked a meal, please do not supply your child with a packed lunch.

Please ensure you top-up your account before booking.  You will be asked to pay for your meals when you make your booking unless your child is entitled to universal infant free school meals (Reception, year 1 and year 2) or you receive pupil premium funding.

 Free School Meals

Free School Meals (FSM) will be changing from September 2026, where there will be 2 categories of benefit-based free school meals.

It is essential that ALL parents complete a new application before September 2026 to ensure your child will continue to receive Free School Meals.

From now, for September 2026:

• All families must reapply for Free School Meals – eligibility will no longer automatically continue. (applications open from June 1^st)
• Eligibility will be based on current household circumstances.
• There will be two FSM categories:
  • Targeted FSM – for families on certain benefits or with household earnings of £7,400 or less. This includes additional support such as the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.
  • Expanded FSM – for families on Universal Credit with earnings above £7,400. Meals will be provided, but additional funding and benefits will not apply.

Please find the link below with all the information you need and to apply for FSM 2026:

Free school meals | Swindon Borough Council

If you are unable to complete this via the link, or you need some support, please contact the school office. We will have paper applications available.

Universal Free School Meals:

• Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 will automatically receive a universal free school meal regardless of the family income.
• However, families with children in these year groups should make an application for benefits-based free school meals if they meet the criteria listed above. If you are eligible for targeted free school meals, additional funding is available to the school.

Snack

Reception, Y1 and Y2 receive daily fruit from the government scheme – there is no need to send in anything else.

Years 3 – 6 Please bring in a healthy snack , piece of fruit or a cereal bar only. No sweets, chocolate, crisps or nuts.

Milk

Milk is provided free of charge to all children under 5. Children over 5 can sign up to the clicking on this link.   Milk is offered free to all children who receive free school meals.  Please ask at the school office for details.