New school meal menus goes down a treat

Schoolchildren are enjoying a fresh look to lunchtimes, as the Council’s new menus have been rolled out across the county.

With an emphasis on quality ingredients, all school meals are cooked freshly on a daily basis.

In a landmark development, the cost of this award winning service has been frozen in Primary schools for the fifth year in succession.

With unique ‘fun days’, there is always something new to try and children are encouraged to sample a wide range of tastes and flavours, whilst all the new menus are nutritionally balanced to improve learning and development. 

Lead member for Finance, Corporate Plan and Performance, Councillor Julian Thompson-Hill said: “The council currently serves 7600 meals every day, across 50 primary schools, and seven secondary schools.

“For less than the price of a coffee on the high street, our primary school children can enjoy a healthy, balanced two course lunch, prepared by our 180 professionally trained staff, who are also happy to understand those pupils with differing nutritional needs.

More information and the new menu choices can be found at the council’s dedicated website.