Provision of Meals, Milk and other Refreshments

There is provision in each school for pupils to receive a mid-day meal. The cost
is currently £1.50 per day primary and £1.60 per day secondary. Many
secondary schools operate a cafeteria system where individual items can be
purchased.

A free meal will be available to children whose parents are in receipt of Income
Support, Income based Job Seekers Allowance or Child Tax Credit (but not
entitled to Working Tax Credit and whose income does not exceed £13,910).
Enquiries on eligibility for free meals can be made by post to the HBS Service
Middlesbrough, PO Box 352, Student Support, Middlesbrough House, Corporation Road, Middlesbrough. Tel 726541, or in person at Middlesbrough House, Middlesbrough and application forms can also be obtained from schools.

Whilst the school meal is recommended as a healthy, nutritious and well
balanced meal, facilities exist within each school for children who prefer to bring
packed lunches. The Authority does not provide free milk.