Lunch
Catering
Lunch Arrangements
The College Restaurant is managed by Caterlink Ltd www.caterlinkltd.co.uk. They provide a good choice of fresh, tasty food that is locally sourced and nutritionally balanced.
We encourage students to take advantage of the excellent Restaurant at College during the morning break and lunch break. There is a set ‘Meal Deal’ available each day (including a dessert and a drink), which costs £2.40. Vegetarian options are always available. Chilled water is available from the restaurant and in Trow block; students are advised to bring water bottles which can be refilled at break and lunchtimes.
All students are expected to have lunch on the College premises. In exceptional approved circumstances, parents may apply for a lunchtime pass for their child(ren), on the understanding that they will supervise them during the lunch period and ensure that they return to College in time for the afternoon session.
Payment
We operate a Cashless Catering system which uses the latest biometric technology to scan each student’s finger. This system allows us to serve food quickly and efficiently and has reduced the amount of cash circulating within the school. Parents pay for meals in advance and can monitor the food choices made by their child. More details about ParentPay our online payment service HERE >
Free School Meals
Your child will qualify for free school meals if you receive any of the following benefits:
- Income Support
- Employment Support Allowance (Income Related)
- Child Tax Credit without Working Tax Credit with an annual taxable income (as assessed by HMR&C) of less than £16,190
- Income-based Job Seekers Allowance (IBJSA)
- Guaranteed Element of State Pension Credit.
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
If you have recently become unemployed but are still receiving Working Tax credits, you may be entitled to free school meals, and should call 0845 155 1019 for advice. Receipt of Working Tax credit in all other circumstances will make you ineligible for free school meals.
In order to apply online or to download a printable form, you should visit: www.devon.gov.uk/school-meals
You can also print a form here. Completed forms should be sent to Admissions Team, One Capital Court, Bittern Road, Sowton, Exeter EX2 7FW. You should receive a letter with their decision, usually within 5-10 working days.
You may also request a paper form from the school office, to complete and send as above.