26/27 Lunch Menu
Our school kitchen is operated by Trafford Catering Services. Menus are set by Trafford and rotate on a three-weekly cycle.
Please note that Trafford Catering cannot guarantee that the meat served is Halal.
Please click on the links below for a copy of the menu, and the weekly menu rotation schedule.
Please note that the menu may be subject to minor change from time to time due to operational reasons.
The menu was last updated on the website on 31/08/26. The weekly rotation schedule was updated on 31/08/26.
26/27 School Meal Prices
The cost of a school meal for the 26/27 academic year is £3.00 per day, which equates to £15.00 per week. Please see below for a breakdown for each of the three terms.
Advance or regular payments must be made in to your child's ParentPay meal account to ensure that there is a credit balance at all times. PLEASE NOTE: If your account reaches an arrears level of £20, your child will be moved to packed lunches until such time as the account balance is settled up. Thank you for your support on this.
Autumn Term
Spring Term
Summer Term
Total for the 26/27 Year = 190 days @ £3.00p/d = £570.00
Please note that these figures do not take in to account any School trips.
25/26 (or earlier) School Meal Arrears
If you have any arrears for school meals on your ParentPay account for school meals (showing as a debit balance), you have an obligation to bring your balance back to £0 ASAP please.
Any outstanding arrears will be treated under the School's Debt Recovery Policy.
Free School Meals (FSM) - Changes to Eligibility from September 2026
Further to our email on 15/05/26, as part of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026, from September 2026, all children from households receiving Universal Credit who attend maintained schools, academies, or free schools will be entitled to a free school meal.
This means that all pupils in households receiving Universal Credit will be entitled to FSM, regardless of income, from the start of the 2026/27 academic year.
There will be two categories of benefits-related Free School Meals:
Even if you are unsure whether your child qualifies, we strongly encourage you to apply, as eligibility may provide additional funding and support for the school as well as free meals for your child. This is applicable to families with children from Nursery upwards, as school may receive additional funding for any eligible child.
Whether your child is in Nursery, Reception or even Y6, it is really important that you complete this check. Whilst children in Reception, Y1 and Y2 automatically qualify for free school meals under the Universal Infant Free School Meal (UIFSM) scheme, if they are eligible for Targeted or Expanded FSM under the new criteria, school may receive additional funding for those children, so please do take the time to check.
How to Apply
If you have not already done so, please use the link below to check your child's eligibility:
https://apply.cloudforedu.org.uk/ofsm/sims-trafford
To complete the application, you will need:
Please note that applications must be submitted annually, even if your child has previously received Free School Meals.
If you have more than one child, a separate application is required for each child; however, the system will retain your details to make subsequent applications quicker and easier. In most cases, you will receive an immediate decision regarding eligibility once the application has been completed.
If you require any assistance with the application process, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.
Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM)
As stated above, all children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 qualify for Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM), entitling them to a free hot meal provided by School. If you prefer your child to bring a packed lunch, this must be brought in from home. Please note that packed lunches are not covered under the Government-funded UIFSM scheme.
Please Note: Families with children in Early Years or KS1 may also be eligible for FSM, even though they would be in receipt of UIFSM. We encourage all families to check their eligibility and apply for FSM as the School receives additional funding for all eligible children throughout their entire primary school journey.
Trafford Council's website provides some information about FSM and FSM Holiday Awards at:
https://www.trafford.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/free-school-meals-and-catering/free-school-meals
https://www.trafford.gov.uk/benefits-and-financial-support/free-school-meals-school-holidays
Subject to maximum income thresholds, anyone who is a British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) and/or with no recourse to public funds is also eligible to apply for Free School Meals. Please contact the School Office for the application form.
Meal Arrangements
If you wish to change your child's meal arrangements (from School meals to packed lunches, or vice versa), we require one full week's notice. Please contact the School Office on 0161 973 7350 or office@firs.trafford.sch.uk .