From September 2023 all children in the primary setting will receive Universal Free School Meals. Dinners need to be booked in advanced using ParentPay.

Children who choose to bring in a healthy packed lunch, should not bring cans, bottles or hot liquids in line with health and safety considerations. ​

 

Wrexham County Borough Council’s School Meals Catering Service continually works towards providing a good range of healthier meal choices, in order to fulfil some of the nutritional requirements of growing and developing children.

 

Why Choose a School Meal For Your Child?

• Freshly prepared nutritious meals, using basic wholesome ingredients.
• Fully trained and qualified catering staff who care, and will make every effort to encourage your child to choose a healthy meal.
• 3 week cycle menu, with a varied choice of meal options.
• Menus, which comply with the nutritional standards for school lunches, set by the Welsh Government.
• The school meal offers good value for money.
• Special dietary needs can be catered for.
• Vegetarian choices available daily.
• Development of social skills.
• Food to help children think and grow.
• Increase in concentration levels in the afternoon after eating a well balanced school lunch.

Free School Meals

 

Eligibility for free school meals

 

Your child is eligible to receive free school meals (in maintained schools in Wales) if you or your child receive the following...

• Income Support (IS)*
• Income Based Jobseekers Allowance (IBJSA)*
• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• Income-related Employment Support Allowance (IR)
• Child Tax Credit - providing you’re not entitled to Working Tax Credit with an annual total income below the HMRC set limit
• Guarantee element of State Pension Credit
• Working Tax Credit 'run-on' - the payment someone may receive for a further four weeks after they stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
• Universal Credit
  How can I apply?
  You can apply by using our online application form. 
  What do I do if my benefits stop? 
  Let us know immediately if your benefits are stopped or suspended, by calling 01978 298991. If you don’t let us know you’ll be charged for the full cost of any school meals taken by your child, from the date your benefits were stopped or suspended.