At Yorkswood Primary School, we believe that a healthy, balanced lunch is essential for fueling young minds and supporting active school days. As part of the Robin Hood Multi-Academy Trust, we partner with Edwards & Ward to deliver fresh, nutritious, and delicious hot meals directly from our school kitchen.

All key stage 1 pupils (Reception, Year 1, and Year 2) are entitled to Universal Free School Meals, while eligible Key Stage 2 families can access income-related Free School Meals.

Our School Meals Partner: Edwards & Ward

Edwards & Ward provides dedicated primary school catering designed to give children a enjoyable dining experience while meeting all national School Food Standards.

• Nutritious & Fresh: Menus are created to balance nutrition, taste, and variety, using high-quality ingredients.

• Seasonal Menus: Menus rotate on a multi-week cycle to give pupils a wide choice of hot dishes, vegetarian options, fresh salads, and puddings.

• Continuous Feedback: Edwards & Ward actively uses parent and carer feedback to continuously improve dish choices and quality. You can submit your thoughts directly at any time using the Edwards & Ward Parent Feedback Form.

To view current term options, please download our latest menu:

• View Current School Menu PDF

Medical Diets and Allergies

If your child has a medically diagnosed food allergy, intolerance, or medical condition, Edwards & Ward provides tailored medical menus to ensure they can enjoy school lunches safely.

Important Registration Notice:

• Mandatory Registration: Parents must register all medical dietary needs directly with the Edwards & Ward Medical Diet Team before your child can receive a tailored lunch.

• Data Transfer Notice: Even if you have registered medical requirements with the school office or a previous provider, you must register again directly with Edwards & Ward, as medical data cannot be automatically transferred.

• Unregistered Children: If a child with a medical dietary requirement is not registered with the catering team, Edwards & Ward may be unable to serve them a school meal.

How to Register a Medical Diet:

1. Visit the Edwards & Ward Special Diets webpage to complete the online form.

2. Submit any required medical documentation or diagnosis letters from a medical professional.

3. For direct questions regarding food safety and allergies, contact the catering team via email at specialdiets@edwardsandward.co.uk.

Note: You do not need to register for lifestyle, religious, or general dietary preferences (such as vegetarian, pescatarian, or halal options). These preferences can be selected daily at lunch service.

Free School Meals and Pupil Premium

• Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM): All children in Reception, Year 1, and Year 2 receive a hot lunch every day free of charge.

• Key Stage 2 Free School Meals: Children in Years 3 to 6 may be entitled to free school meals based on household income criteria.

• Pupil Premium Funding: Applying for Free School Meals brings essential funding to Yorkswood Primary School to support your child's learning and extra-curricular opportunities.

To check your eligibility or apply online via Solihull Borough, please visit our page on Free School Meals (FSM) or contact our main office for confidential guidance.