Please note that as from January 2024, the price of our school meals increased from £2.40 daily to £2.60.  Thank you.

SCHOOL MEALS

All our meals are prepared fresh on-site each day by our Kitchen Team, led by Mark Wade.  As well as the hot meal choices, children also have the choice of the salad bar.  The cost of school meals are £2.60 daily, £13.00 weekly, which are payable in advance using your online SIMS Pay account.  Children in classes R to year 2 receive the universal free school meal.  Children in years 3 to 6 have to pay for meals through their child's School Money online account, unless you qualify for free school meals. 

Please note that on our last day, Thursday 18th July, children will be having the 'Friday' lunch option from the current menu.

Financial support for families with children receiving free school meals - Summer 2024

Funding from KCC has been set at £100 for the duration of the Summer holiday, per eligible child.  This will be sent to you week commencing Monday 22nd July 2024.  Please do not reapply if your child is already eligible on the Kent Free School Meal list.  If you are unsure, please speak to Karen in the office.

Please note that if you have registered a child on the Kent Free School Meal list who is starting in September 2024, they will not be entitled to vouchers during the Summer holiday.

If you apply for Free School Meals when school is closed, you will not receive a voucher for the Summer holiday.  Thank you.

Accessing vouchers for HAF

The parent will need to click on the link received and create their account. They will then have access to their 16 digit code to book onto activities. 
 
If the parent is still having troubles, please ask them to email support@evouchers.com so we can resend their redeem link.

EVouchers support team

Please note that due to deliveries, the kitchen may occasionally have to change meals at short notice.  If this happens, the meal substituted will be from the menus advertised.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

From your admission forms, the details you give regarding your child's dietary requirement are added to your child's records.  If this changes from when you completed these forms, please let the office know by email to;  admin@westcourt.kent.sch.uk 

The dietary requirements we need to be aware of are;

Fruitarian

Vegetarian (halal only option)

Kosher only

Laco-vegetarian

No beef

No lamb

No pork

No fish

No shellfish

Pescatarian (eats fish)

Vegan (no dairy)

Free School Meals & Universal Free School Meals

If you think you could qualify for free school meals, you will need to make a direct application using the government website www.kent.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals  Your eligibility will be checked and your application processed straight away, you will be informed of the decision immediately.  If your application is successful, the school will be notified by email and your child will start receiving their free school meal.

Universal free school meals are for children in years Reception to year 2.  This entitles your child to a free meal whilst in school until they finish in year 2.  We encourage all parents/carers to apply online, regardless of the year group your child is in.

Please see the government kent.gov website for more information (as above).

If you have any queries, please contact the school office and speak to Karen.  Many thanks.