- Spring Hill High School we are pleased to offer freshly cooked meals from our kitchens.
- Every site has its own kitchen and its own cook whose job it is to ensure that meals are child friendly, affordable and of high nutritional standard.
- All staff members, including the Headteacher, are Food Hygiene trained.
- Dishes are freshly prepared daily using quality ingredients. Meals are also prepared to meet the sensory needs of the students.
Meal Options
- Different menus are organised weekly by the Learning Support Assistant (LSA) who works in the kitchen.
- A main meal is offered daily. Students who do not want the main meal are offered a sandwich option.
- A halal option and a vegetarian option are always available.
The Eatwell Guide
- The Eatwell Guide is a policy tool used to define government recommendations on eating healthily and achieving a balanced diet.
- Meals at Spring Hill High School adhere to this guide.
Payment
- Meals are provided by the school for each student and parents/carers are not asked to pay for meals.
- Offering a daily cooked meals falls in line with the Family Social Model that forms one of the theoretical bases of the school.
Packed Lunch
- A packed lunch is always an option for those children who do not want the meals that are provided by the school. We are however a 'healthy school', therefore packed lunches must be healthy.
- Packed lunches will be monitored by the site’s Deputy Headteacher. Use the Eatwell Guide for support.