"Since changing from our last,
Council wide contracted provider, our school meals have become a
focal part of the social scene within our school. Meals taken have
increased from 87 per day ( before having Independent Catering)
to being between 240 and 260 per day. Lunchtime behaviour is much
improved as the children are well-nourished and content.
The presentation and quality of the food
is fantastic. Each portion is a balanced meal and children love
the fact that the meal they order in the morning at registration
is the meal they receive at lunchtime. The coloured bands and menus
on the website mean that all the parents and children are involved
in their meal choices.
We now have a Restaurant Committee which
meets once each half term and it is this committee, made up of all
parties involved in the meals contract but with a majority of pupils,
guides our thoughts in terms of menu and service.
When I think about all of the innovations
that we have implemented at our school, the change of contract to
Independent is by far the best most effective."
Angela Barry - Headteacher
Northumberland Heath Primary School |