School meals are offered free for all infant school students.
Our school meals are provided by a company called Innovate, part of the Impact Food Group family. School meals can be paid for and ordered via the parent app, Arbor.
They believe that every pupil should enjoy healthy and nutritious meals to support their learning, offering quality food choice, flexibility and speed at the heart of everything they do.
Their food is inspired by the best and most fashionable high street concepts, fusing fantastic quality food with the industry's leading quick service style food markets and cafes.
Ordering lunches or letting us know that children will be bringing a packed lunch from home will all be through the parent app, Arbor. Before ordering meals, you will need to add credit to your account. To do this, from the main dashboard, click in meals and then top up account. For your reference all meals are £2.65 unless you are entitled to free school meals in which case you will not need to add credit. School meals cannot be ordered without sufficient credit on your child's account. Once credit is added to your account, the charge for each school meal will be debited once the lunch has been served.
To access the meal choices go back to the main dashboard and click into Quick Actions and select Meals. From here you can add your choice or let us know that they will be bringing a packed lunch from home.
All choices must be made for the week before 11pm on the Sunday before so that the catering team know how much to order and cook on each day. If choices are not selected in advance, a packed lunch must be provided.
If your child requires a special menu due to a dietary requirement, please complete the online form below which will put you in touch with Innovate directly to register their dietary needs and supply a suitable menu.
Meon Junior School; https://innovate2020.cashlessschool.co.uk/paf/?sie=13613&sn=Meon+Junior+School
Meon Infant School; https://innovate2020.cashlessschool.co.uk/paf/?sie=13612&sn=Meon+Infant+School
Moorings Way Infant School; https://innovate2020.cashlessschool.co.uk/paf/?sie=13617&sn=Moorings+Way+Primary+School
As of February 2017, the free school meal application form is now available to complete online at the Portsmouth City Council website, please see link below:
Completed forms will be automatically sent to the PCC free school meal inbox where they can assess and advise parents/carers accordingly.
Alternatively, a paper copy of the free meals application form can be obtained from the school office.
We update our menu regularly, and often have special one-time menus to mark events which you can find here.
What are Free School Meals (FSM)?
Free School Meals provide eligible pupils with a free school lunch during the school day. Eligibility is set by the government and schools/local authorities manage applications.
What has changed about Free School Meals?
From September 2026, eligibility rules are changing so that more families may qualify. Families receiving Universal Credit may now be eligible under the updated arrangements.
We encourage all families to check eligibility, even if you have not qualified before.
Who can apply for Free School Meals?
You may be able to apply if you receive Universal Credit or other qualifying benefits.
Because eligibility rules can change and individual circumstances vary, we encourage all families who think they might qualify to apply.
My child already gets free meals in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 – do I still need to apply?
Yes, children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 receive Universal Infant Free School Meals automatically. However, registering for Free School Meals may provide access to additional funding and support for the school and your child.
Please note that even if your child currently receives free school meals, parents and carers will need to reapply each academic year 26/27 . Once approved, entitlement will be awarded for the full academic year, regardless of any changes in circumstances.
My child brings packed lunches – should I still apply?
Yes, even if your child usually brings lunch from home, registering may still unlock additional support and funding for school resources and pupil support.
I applied before and was refused. Should I try again?
Yes. Eligibility rules change and family circumstances change too. We encourage families to reapply if circumstances have changed or if you are unsure.
Will other children know my child receives Free School Meals?
No, applications are confidential and schools work hard to ensure children are not identified because they receive Free School Meals.
Will staff know my financial circumstances?
Only staff who need access to eligibility information for administrative purposes will usually see this information. Applications are treated confidentially.
How do I apply?
Applications are completed through our local authority system.
Apply here: Free School Meal website link
If you need help completing an application, please contact the school office.
There is a Parent Information leaflet that can be viewed here.
If you would like your child or children to have milk at school, you will need to register at https://www.coolmilk.com/