Why should I choose a school lunch for my child?

There are many reasons why children can benefit from having a school lunch. It can also help parents too. Find out why you should choose a school lunch for your child:-

• Facilities Management school meals are made from good quality ingredients, are healthy and nutritionally balanced. Our menus meet the all the Government nutritional standards.
• Children use up a lot of energy during the school day and need enough energy for afternoon lessons. Our healthy meals at school lunchtime help achieve this.
• We provide enough choice and variety of child-friendly meals to suit all tastes.
• A school lunch is good value for money as we serve two course meals that will fill your child up till their evening meal.
• It is more convenient for you as it saves you time preparing packed lunches.
• Teachers have often said that children concentrate better in afternoon lessons if they have had a healthy and fulfilling lunchtime meal.
• A school lunch teaches children the social skills involved with eating with others and how to make choices - learning need not stop when the lunch bell goes.
• A school lunch allows a child to relax in a safe, supervised environment with friends.

You can see what other people think about school meals in Cumbria.

"School meals have changed a lot over the years. Many parents associate them with what they were like when they were at school. However this isn't the case now. School meals in Cumbria are delicious, healthy and popular with children. We spend a lot of time looking for food that can be sourced locally so the ingredients are fresh and healthy. This website has lots of information for parents and encourages children to eat the right food and lead an active lifestyle."

Stewart Young

Deputy Leader of Cumbria County Council

Rachel Ingrams, Headteacher of  Seaton CE Junior School said: "I believe that the school lunchtime is a very important part of the whole school day. A school lunch teaches a child how to behave in a dining situation, allows them to interact with their friends and experience foods that they may not have already tried. School meals in Cumbria are excellent value for money, freshly prepared, nutritious and most importantly the children enjoy them. I would recommend a school lunch as the best option for all pupils."