Nelson Academy Prospectus

Academy meals Food at Nelson Academy is produced and provided by our in-house catering team and is of a very high quality. All meals are nutritionally balanced and designed to appeal to children. Options available on a daily basis include a hot meal, salads, baguettes and jacket potatoes. Drinks can also be purchased in cartons. Payment can be made by cash, either on a daily or weekly basis, or by cheque on a weekly/termly basis. Payment can also be made directly into the academy bank account (please speak to the office for more details). Please send lunch money in a named wallet/purse; a member of the staff collects all meal money at the beginning of the day to keep it safe. Vegetarian meals are provided by arrangement, and special diets can also be catered for. Provision is also made for pupils to have packed lunch sandwiches, or they can go home for lunch if collected by a parent/guardian. Pupils may switch between an academy meal, packed lunch and home lunch for your convenience. At morning break time, milk and homemade produce or fruit can be purchased from the canteen. You may also send your child with a biscuit or piece of fruit from home as a snack if you wish. No nuts, sweets or chocolate bars are allowed. Children in Reception and Key Stage 1 are provided with a snack through the National Fruit and Veg scheme. Children in Reception and Key Stage 1 are entitled to Free School Meals, as are Key Stage 2 children of families receiving Income Support or Income-Based Job Seekers Allowance. Families receiving Child Tax Credit but who are not entitled to a Working Tax Credit, may also be entitled. An application form for Free School Meals can be obtained from the academy office. Other important information 24 Nelson 2017.indd 24 10/05/2017 08:47