School Lunches
Welcome to Impact Food at Oakleaf Primary School!
At Impact Food, we are passionate about providing delicious, nutritious, and balanced meals that fuel students throughout their school day. Our commitment to fresh ingredients, sustainability, and allergen awareness ensures that every pupil can enjoy a meal tailored to their needs.
Once the children have started school they may have a school meal, bring a packed lunch or go home for dinner. Innovate provide our school meals which are cooked onsite in our dedicated kitchen. The children are offered a choice of meals, which have to be pre-ordered using their parent ordering platform - Impact Food App. When a child joins Oakleaf Primary the parent will be sent a unique registration link for the Impact Food App.
Allergy and Dietary Requirements
If your child has an allergy please inform the school as soon as possible. Common allergens can be entered onto the Impact Food App and Impact Foods will help block any unsafe options by eliminating them from your child’s pre ordering; it will also inform the cook on the lunchtime screen.
Payments
School meals are free for all children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 under the Government Universal Free School Meal (UIFSM) scheme. We still ask parents to pre-order the free school meal on the Impact Food App in advance.
For children in Years 3 - 6, we are now using a cashless payment system; all dinner money should be paid via ParentPay using your unique login details. We also have an updated low price of just £3 per meal!
Free School Meals
Your child/children may be entitled to receive free school meals if you receive:
- Income Support
- Universal Credit (provided your earned income is no more than £616.67 in the last Universal Credit assessment period)
- income related Employment and Support Allowance
- income based Job Seekers Allowance
- support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- Child Tax Credit only with an income of less than £16,190
- the guaranteed element of Pension Credit
If you believe your child/children may be eligible for free school meals you must apply online via the Hertfordshire County Council website https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/at-school/free-school-meals/free-school-meals.aspx
Please note that if you are in receipt of Free School Meals, these will still need to be pre-ordered on the Impact Food App
Snacks
For children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 no snacks are permitted at mid-morning break but as participants in the free Fruit and Vegetables for School scheme all pupils are entitled to whichever fruit or vegetable is on offer that day.
Children in Years 3 - 6 we encourage children to bring a healthy snack (fresh or dried fruit or vegetables) for break time.
Lunch Menu
What’s on the menu?
Please find this terms dinner menu below. If you require a hard copy please contact the school office.
Explore our latest offerings:
· New Menu: Exciting seasonal dishes packed with flavour and variety
· Allergen-Aware Menu: Thoughtfully designed meals catering to dietary needs
· Healthy Options: Nutritious choices that support energy and focus
Our team is dedicated to creating meals that students love, with a focus on quality, taste, and well-being.
Our Menus – Fresh, Balanced & Delicious
We take pride in providing a variety of meals that fuel learning and support well-being. Our menus are thoughtfully designed to offer something for everyone, ensuring that every student enjoys a tasty, nutritious meal.
Please find this terms dinner menu below. If you require a hard copy please contact the school office.
