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Springfield Primary School

School Meals

We believe it is really important that children have a healthy, nutritious and tasty meal at lunchtime. There is lots of research showing that a balanced school dinner can help concentration levels in lessons, and develop long term healthy eating habits.

​Our children enjoy healthy schools dinners prepared on the premises by Aspens Services, who work to current health and safety, and food hygiene regulations. For more information please see the Aspen Services website.  

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Years - Reception, 1 and 2

Currently all children in the above year groups are entitled to a free school meal in line with government guidelines for Universal Free School Meal entitlement.

For further information on Universal Free School Meals please click on the button below.

Universal Free School Meals 

Years 3 - 6

Pupils in years 3 to 6 are required to pay for their school meals. 

Ordering & Payment

 

SwiftKitchen is an online portal and app for ordering your child's school meals.  We believe the process of selecting and paying for lunches is much more convenient and streamlined for all parents/carers. You'll be able to easily view menus, place orders, and manage payments directly from your smartphone or computer, ensuring your child gets the nutritious meals they need throughout the school day.

  • Easy Meal Selection - Parents can choose and keep track of their child's meals effortlessly, ensuring they get what they like, whether from home, work or on-the-go.
  • Smooth Transactions - SwiftKitchen guarantees secure online payments and the precise meal selection for their child.
  • Pre-Ordering and Adjustments - Parents can plan ahead by ordering for any date in the school term and adjust payments if their child is absent.  You have up to 9.00am to place or cancel your orders on any given day.
  • Dietary Needs - Allergy free menu available to all learners with medically confirmed dietary needs.
  • Peace of Mind - With SwiftKitchen, their child gets the lunch they want, resulting in clean plates and the energy needed for the rest of their learning day. This cuts down on confusion at home because parents won't have to figure out what their child had for lunch during the day.

 School dinners cost £2.61 per day.

Children With Allergies/Intolerances

Aspens has a rigorous process in place to provide a safe meal service to pupils with food allergies or intolerances. If your child has a food allergy or intolerance and meets the qualifying criteria, then they have a range of delicious and nutritious menus designed especially for your child’s medical requirement.

​Please contact the school office should you wish to discuss this further.

 Free School Meals

Bedford Borough Council currently operate an auto enrolment/opt-out scheme for pupils who are entitled to Free School Meals using the information they already hold for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support.  Most families will no longer need to apply for a free school meal for their child(ren).  If your child is eligible, you will receive written correspondence to let you know.

For further information on Free School Meals, how to opt out and to request a Free School Meal eligibility check please click on the button below:

Free School Meals 

 

 Spring/Summer 2025 Menu

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