At Timberley we understand the importance of food and the role it plays in children's health, happiness and learning. We have a farm, orchard and allotments, in which organic, free-range eggs are produced, along with seasonal fruit and veg. Fresh drinking water is available to all children, throughout the day. Fruit and fresh salad are available during every lunchtime. Freshly-made sandwiches, with a range of fillings are available alongside our hot cooked meals. Along with a daily dessert, we also have available cheese and crackers and low fat yoghurts.
School Council meet to discuss a variety of school-based issues, one of which is the catering here at Timberley. Their suggestions and recommendations are listened to and have an influence on the way the outside area is run and the choices available in our kitchen.
We also offer a Breakfast Club and Tea Club for working parents (please see other pages to book these), which provides children a meal and fun activities they can participate in with their friends. All other children in school are offered bagels as they arrive at school to ensure everyone has breakfast- Thank you to Magic Breakfast for our bagels and cereal.
School Meals are charged at £2.60 per day for KS2, unless receiving Free School Meals.
Please contact the office if you would like to book a school meal for your child.
Your child may be entitled to Free School Meals - Please apply for Free School Meals online using this link:
https://www.cloudforedu.org.uk/ofsm/birmingham
Registering for free meals could also raise an extra £1,385 for your child’s primary school, to fund valuable support like extra tuition, additional teaching staff or after school activities.
This additional money is available from central government for every child whose parent is receiving one of the benefits listed below.
• Universal Credit with an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400, before benefits are taken into account.
• Income Support
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Support under Part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• The guarantee element of Pension Credit
• Working Tax Credit run-on (paid for the four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit)
• Child Tax Credit (with no Working Tax Credit) with an annual income of no more than £16,190
We want to make sure that we are providing your child with the best education and support we can. Healthy school food has obvious health benefits and can help pupils establish healthy habits for life. Healthy school food can also help to improve pupils’ readiness to learn.
Thank you for applying for Free School Meals and helping to make sure your child’s school is as well funded as possible!