Food at The Oaks

We understand that good nutrition plays a vital role in supporting pupil’s wellbeing, concentration and readiness to learn. We are committed to providing healthy, balanced and appealing food options throughout the school day to help every child thrive both physically and mentally.

Breakfast
Every morning, all pupils are offered a nutritious breakfast on arrival, served in a calm, social environment to help them settle into the school day and prepare for learning
Starting the morning with breakfast helps promote focus, regulation and a positive start to learning.
Snack Time
Each day, pupils are provided with a healthy snack, which changes daily to offer variety and encourage pupils to try new foods. Typical snacks include:
- Rice cakes or crackers and cheese
- Fruit salad or fresh fruit pieces
- Vegetable sticks and dips
Fresh fruit is always available in classrooms throughout the school day and pupils are encouraged to make healthy choices independently.
Lunchtime
All pupils are welcome to have either a school lunch or bring a packed lunch from home. Our school lunches are freshly prepared and served in line with the Government’s School Food Standards, ensuring balanced, nutritious meals with a range of tastes and textures to suit
different needs.
We operate a rolling menu which provides variety and balance. Each week includes options such as:
- A main hot meal (for example, roast dinner, pasta bake, curry or cottage pie)
- A vegetarian alternative
- A sandwich (tuna, cheese or ham)
- A dessert such as fruit salad, yoghurt or a homemade pudding
Our menus are reviewed termly to ensure they meet pupil’s dietary needs and preferences.
Menus are shared with our parents via School Spider.

Every morning, all pupils are offered a nutritious breakfast on arrival, served in a calm, social environment to help them settle into the school day and prepare for learning

Starting the morning with breakfast helps promote focus, regulation and a positive start to learning.

Each day, pupils are provided with a healthy snack, which changes daily to offer variety and encourage pupils to try new foods. Typical snacks include:

Rice cakes or crackers and cheese
Fruit salad or fresh fruit pieces
Vegetable sticks and dips

Fresh fruit is always available in classrooms throughout the school day and pupils are encouraged to make healthy choices independently.

All pupils are welcome to have either a school lunch or bring a packed lunch from home. Our school lunches are freshly prepared and served in line with the Government’s School Food Standards, ensuring balanced, nutritious meals with a range of tastes and textures to suit
different needs.

We operate a rolling menu which provides variety and balance. Each week includes options such as:

A main hot meal (for example, roast dinner, pasta bake, curry or cottage pie)
A vegetarian alternative
A sandwich (tuna, cheese or ham)
A dessert such as fruit salad, yoghurt or a homemade pudding

Our menus are reviewed termly to ensure they meet pupil’s dietary needs and preferences.

Menus are shared with our parents via School Spider.

Promoting Healthy Habits

We use mealtimes as learning opportunities to promote independence, social skill and healthy eating habits. Staff encourage pupils to try new foods in a supportive environment and celebrate positive choices.

Our approach ensures pupils learn not only what to eat, but also why healthy eating matters, encouraging them to make positive food choices for life.