Lostwithiel Primary School
School meals
Our school meal service is provided by Caterlink and the cost is £2.85 per meal, which includes a cooked meal and a dessert.
Families can book meals via ParentPay (booking by midnight on the Sunday).
Children in EYFS, year 1 and year 2 are entitled to universal infant free school meals. Be aware, you still need to book these meals on ParentPay but there will be no charge
Message from the School Meals department at Cornwall Council:
New Rules on Free School Meals/Pupil Premium - (not universal free school meals from Reception to Year 2)
The UK government is expanding free school meals (FSM) eligibility in England from September 2026. Under the new rules, all children in households receiving Universal Credit will qualify for free school meals.
Targeted Free School Meals for the 2026/2027 academic year. Your household has met the Universal Credit household income threshold (under £7400). Your child/ren will be entitled to a free school meal, a free code to access the Time2Move Holiday Programme during the relevant school holidays (Easter, Summer and Christmas) and the school will receive Pupil Premium funding.
Expanded Free School Meals for the 2026/2027 academic year. Your household has met the Universal Credit household income threshold (above £7400). Your child/ren is only entitled to a free school meal only. Your child/ren will not qualify for a free Time2Move Holiday code to access the T2M Holiday Programme and the school will not receive Pupil Premium funding (brand new claimants only).
However:
Any child who has a protected free school meals status previously, whilst under transitional protection, (which ended on 31 July 2026), the child/ren will retain their Pupil Premium for six years from the original application even if they are listed as expanded.
Only brand-new claimants who are expanded, are not entitled to Pupil Premium.
Useful Links:
https://cornwall.cloud.servelec-synergy.com/SynergyWeb/FSMMain.aspx
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/schools-and-colleges/school-meals/
Heathy packed lunches
We encourage all families to provide healthy, balanced packed lunches that give children the energy and nutrition they need to learn, play, and thrive throughout the school day.
A well-packed lunch supports concentration, wellbeing, and healthy habits for life.
Here are some tips, ideas, and guidance to help you create tasty and nutritious lunches your child will enjoy.