We offer facilities at school for children to bring their own packed lunch and drink in unbreakable containers or to select a hot school meal. This service is provided by Shire Services and a choice of three different hot meals is provided each day, including a vegetarian option. The menus are based on a three week cycle and you can choose to order a hot meal for a whole week or select individual days.

Universal Free School Meals (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 Pupils)

All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 will be provided with a hot school meal. This means that your child can enjoy a hot school meal every day with no cost to yourself. However, in order that we don't create surplus waste, we will be requesting that you select which days you would like your child to receive their meals.

Free School Meals

If you believe that you may be eligible for Free School Meals, please discuss this with the Head teacher as other benefits, such as uniform grants are also available. Free school meals for Key Stage 2 children are available by completing the on-line application form. 

Worcestershire Free Schools Meals Link

Children are discouraged from eating chocolate or drinking fizzy drinks during lunchtimes. As we are a Healthy School, we encourage fruit or raw vegetables.

During meal times, children are encouraged to maintain good manners and are ably assisted by our caring lunchtime supervisors. 

Milk and Fruit

Milk can be provided daily for children in Nursery who request it at mid morning break. This is an EU subsidised scheme, and is free for children up to the age of 5. Other children may bring a drink of fruit juice or water if they wish as we value the benefits of being hydrated throughout the day. Children in the Foundation Stage and Key Stage One are provided with a piece of fruit each break time, courtesy of the government's national fruit scheme, whilst children in Key Stage 2 may bring a healthy snack or fruit to eat at playtime.

Lunchtime Activity

At Beaconside Primary and Nursery School, we recognise that play is an essential part of children’s learning and development, complementing the teaching they receive in the classroom.

During lunchtime, children have the opportunity to engage in a variety of purposeful and enjoyable activities that support their physical, social, and emotional growth. Playtime is carefully planned to encourage creativity, physical skills, and positive interactions, ensuring that all children can participate and benefit.

We believe that playtime is not just a break from learning but a valuable time where children develop important skills such as communication, cooperation, problem-solving, and physical coordination.

Our outdoor play areas and resources are designed to provide stimulating and inclusive experiences that cater to different interests and abilities.

We are committed to continually improving playtime opportunities and welcome the support of parents and carers in this important aspect of your child’s school day.

Click here to see further information on our approach to 'playing and learning' on the school website.