Primary school meals

All primary school pupils in the county borough are now entitled to a universal primary free school meal. The scheme is part of the Welsh Government Universal Primary Free School Meals initiative.

Parents and carers of primary pupils are reminded that there is no need to complete an application, as pupils will automatically benefit from the provision.

The menus are on a three week rotation. This ensures variety with a focus on fresh fruit, vegetables and salads.

Due to our commitment to healthy eating:

  • We have modified our recipes to reduce sugar, salt, and fat content, as well as increase fibre
  • We avoid artificial additives and colourings, and do not knowingly use food containing genetically modified (GM) ingredients
  • All foods are baked or steamed, except chips which are only served once a week.
  • Fresh fruit, wholemeal bread, yoghurt, cheese and biscuits, ice cream, semi-skimmed milk and water are available daily.
  • We regard your child as a valued customer, and serve all children with a friendly, supportive manner

Allergy information

Please note that our menus/food may contain allergens.

Special menus for allergic/food intolerant children

A menu plan can be created specifically for your child.

Medical/dietetic information will be needed, and our nutritionally trained management team will work with you to prepare a suitable menu.

We will inform your child’s school and catering team who will be told about the allergy/intolerance and receive the menu daily.

To discuss your child’s needs, contact Catering Services:

Telephone: 01656 815963
Email Address: catering@bridgend.gov.uk

Breakfast Clubs

This scheme provides free, healthy breakfasts every school day.

Breakfast clubs run in all primary schools across Bridgend County Borough.

They serve cereal, toast, fruit wedges and a choice of milk or fruit juice.

Contact your local school to find out more.

Free milk for primary school children 

In Bridgend County Borough, free school milk is given to:

  • under-fives in state schools, as long as the child is in school for at least two hours per day
  • older state school children up until the end of Key Stage 1, which is usually seven years old

Subsidised milk is offered to seven to eleven year olds at a small number of schools. Please contact your school for more information.

Goat, sheep and lactose-reduced milk can be offered at a school’s discretion, but non-dairy alternatives are not provided.

The scheme is optional for schools, and some of them might offer free milk to their younger pupils, but not to older ones - School Milk Subsidy Scheme

Primary menus comply with the Welsh Government’s Healthy Eating in Schools' food, drink and nutrient standards.

School catering holds an excellent reputation for cleanliness and hygiene. We meet all health, safety and hygiene regulations.

Purchasing procedures source safe ingredients and ensure appropriate delivery and storage methods to maintain the highest levels of food safety.

Natasha's Law 2021

From 1 October 2021 new legislation known as Natasha’s Law came into force.  The new legislation applies to any food business that would provide pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) food including primary and secondary schools, universities and nurseries that provide food.

For food provided within a school setting, this means changes to labelling of sandwiches and baguettes only, as these are made and pre-packaged on the premises before the consumer orders them.  Allergenic ingredients must be emphasized within labelling list.

PPDS does not include food that is not in packaging.  Food placed into packaging or plated at the consumers request is not PPDS.

School Essentials Grant

If you are the parent or guardian of a child in school, you may be eligible for a grant to help to pay for essential school items.

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