Schools - catering
The Facilities Management section of our Education Department is responsible for providing school catering. Our aim is to contribute to the whole school approach, by providing all young people with a healthy and nutritious meal every day.
We are fully committed to meeting the requirements of the Scottish Government's 'Hungry for Success' initiative, which aims to improve the health of young people and forms part of the overall strategy to improve the health and lifestyle of the whole population. This initiative states that:
"Improving children’s diet can make a major impact on the health of children, with beneficial outcomes for educational attainment and improved health in later life."
Frequently Asked Questions
- Question: Do all schools provide school meals at lunchtime?
- Answer: Yes, all schools offer food at lunchtimes. The style and type of provision may vary according to the school and the length of the school lunchbreak.
- Question: What are the advantages of my child having school meals?
- Answer: If your child has school meals, s/he is receiving a nutritional daily meal, which saves you having to prepare a packed lunch or arrange for them to come home at lunchtime. It is also an opportunity for your child to develop social skills as s/he sits with other children to eat lunch.
- Question: What food is offered to my child at primary school?
- Answer: Pupils in Primary schools are offered a two course meal with a choice of main course/sandwich, supplemented by salads, soup and bread, and which meet the new Scottish Nutrient Guidelines for School Meals.
- Question: What food is offered to my child at secondary school?
- Answer: Secondary schools operate a cafeteria style service with healthy choices being made available.
- Question: Which types of special dietary requirements can school meals cater to?
- Answer: Healthy eating, vegetarian multi-cultural and special dietary items are included in menu plans. If you have any specific concerns or requests, please contact the Head Teacher of your child's school.
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