School Meals
From August 2026, The Hermitage Schools' meals will be provided by Dolce. The cost of our school meals are £3.00 per day.
Packed Lunch Vs School Meals Leaflet
Menus are sent directly to parents’ email addresses registered on SchoolGrid.
Allergies
It is the primary responsibility of the parent to ensure they have completed the allergy section of SchoolGrid.
If an allergy falls outside of the fourteen or the child has any other dietary requirements (e.g. halal, vegan etc) then you can contact customer care who will add a dietary note to their account.
If a child has a care plan or any other special dietary needs that we should be aware of, please inform your area manager or customer care so we can ensure we have the right protocols in place to provide each child with a safe meal.
Payments
Online Card Payment - A card payment can be made online through your SchoolGrid account. Please log on and select [Account] - [Pay by card] where on screen prompts will assist in taking payment.
Telephone Card Payment - Our Customer Care team is available 8.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday to take a card payment on 01942 707709. The minimum payment amount we can accept over the phone is £10.
Free School Meals
Your child may be entitled to Free School Meals. Please check with the school office if you think you may be eligible and/or if you require an application form. If you are eligible but do not wish to take the meals, please complete a form as you may be entitled to other benefits through the school. If you want to find out more about free school meals eligibility, please speak to the school office.
Packed Lunches
For safety reasons we ask that glass containers and cans are not brought into school. We also ask that you follow our Healthy Lunchbox guidance, in line with our Healthy Schools approach.
Water Bottles
The children are required to bring a clear, labelled, sports type water bottle to school so that they can drink frequently. This aids concentration and helps to avoid dehydration. These should only contain water which can be refilled during the school day.
HEALTHY Snacks
Children may bring healthy and nutritious snacks for the mid-morning playtime.
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Fruit e.g. apple, banana, raisins
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Vegetables e.g. carrot, cucumber
