Food

Nutrition and fitness are an essential part of everyday life at Skegness Grammar.

Our school holds the ‘Healthy Schools Award’, which recognises that we serve nutritious food choices, as well as enabling young people to make informed decisions about healthy food.

Students sit down to eat together everyday, encouraging the development of formal communication, social skills and positive relationships.

Our various school committees also ensure that the students have a say in food provision.

Our Food Philosophy

Our catering service is designed around five core principles to promote your child’s health and enjoyment of food:

Fuel for Learning & Life: We serve freshly prepared meals daily that exceed the national School Food Standards, supporting energy and concentration throughout the school day.
Whole School Food Culture: We encourage students to explore diverse, balanced food choices and foster positive attitudes towards healthy eating.
Exceptional & Inclusive Dining: Our dining spaces are welcoming and inclusive, offering a family-style atmosphere where students and staff eat together, free from stigma.
Sustainable Sourcing: Meals are made using fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients where possible, aiming to reduce food waste and environmental impact.
Dining Room as an Information Hub: We connect food with learning by providing visual displays and information in the dining room to support food education.

Meal Payments and Menus

Parents and carers need to top up their child's school meal account by logging into their MCAS account and paying online. Students can then pay for their meals in the school dining room, using their biometric fingerprint attached to their school meal account. For confidence the system does not store the child's fingerprint, but a serious of identifiable numbers. Please do not send your child into s

The school operates a family dining experience where we actively encourage students to sit down in the dining room and eat meals together. We offer 2 hot meal choices, a vegetarian/vegan choice, a salad bar and a cold deli option all at the once Price Point.

Our current menu can be found on this page below.

Menus will be updated each term to provide variety and extra choice.

There is a separate grab-and-go food offer at 'Brunch' Time, with various price points.

We are proud that all our food sold in our school dining rooms adheres to the new School Food Standards to be launched to all schools in the UK by the Government in September 2027.

Pricing

All Paid meals for children are priced at £2.90 per meal including a pudding.

Free School Meals (FSM)

Families who receive certain income-related benefits may be eligible for Free School Meals. FSM eligibility has been extended from September 2026 to include those families receiving Universal Credit.

Why You Should Apply for FSM If Eligible

Even if your child doesn't intend on eating in our dining room, it is important to apply for Benefit-Related FSM if you qualify. This helps both your family and the school by unlocking additional funding to improve resources and support for your child’s education.

How to Apply

Applying is quick and confidential. To check your eligibility and apply, please visit Apply for free school meals - GOV.UK or contact the school office for assistance.

Allergy and Dietary Information

The school has a robust allergen/food intolerance procedure. If your son or daughter has challenges with allergens, it is very important you speak to the school office about this. You may be required to provide medical evidence to ensure that the meal prepared is 100% safe.

Free Breakfast Club at SGS

At SGS, we are delighted to offer a free breakfast provision for all students.

Our breakfast club is fully inclusive and open to every child, ensuring that all students have access to a healthy start to the school day without barriers or stigma.

What's on Offer?

Students can enjoy a selection of free breakfast items, including:

Porridge, served with optional milk or jam
Freshly toasted bagels
Toast with butter and jam
Tea and coffee

All items are provided free of charge and are designed to offer a nutritious start to the day.

More Than Just Breakfast

Our breakfast club takes place each morning in the school canteen and provides a welcoming and relaxed environment before lessons begin.

Students can use this time to:

Socialise with friends
Watch television
Catch up on homework
Read a book
Prepare for the school day ahead

We actively encourage all students to attend and make the most of this opportunity.

Why Breakfast Matters

At SGS and DRET, we are committed to supporting children's development, wellbeing and academic success. We believe that providing a healthy breakfast in a welcoming environment can help students feel ready to learn and achieve their full potential.

Research has shown that school breakfast provision can have a positive impact on pupils' attendance, behaviour and learning. An Education Endowment Foundation study found that pupils in schools offering a free breakfast provision made the equivalent of two additional months' academic progress over the course of a year. [educatione...ion.org.uk], [magicbreakfast.com]

Studies also suggest that hunger can significantly affect concentration and engagement in lessons. Teachers report that pupils arriving at school hungry are more likely to struggle with focus, energy levels and classroom participation. [suttontrust.com], [kelloggs.co.uk]

Working Together

Although schools are only open for around 190 days each year, breakfast at home remains just as important. Parents and carers play a vital role in helping children establish healthy eating habits, and our breakfast club is designed to complement, not replace, a positive home routine.

By working together, we can ensure that every child starts their day ready to learn, thrive and succeed.

We look forward to welcoming your child to breakfast club soon.