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Dining
Fingerprint System
We have implemented a student recognition system using biometrics at Oakfield Academy.
This system enables parents to put money into a Parentpay account. This money is then available for your child to pay for their food at break/lunchtime by simply using their fingerprint to pay. Please note, this is the only facility available to enable your child to purchase items from the cafeteria as this is a cashless system.
Biometric system letter
Delicious hot & cold lunches
Following the school joining MNSP, we are now pleased to announce that from 1 September our catering service will be overseen by the Trust’s Catering Department which is led by Head of Catering, Gary Monger. Gary, who lives in Frome and whose children were educated at Oakfield Academy, is pleased to have the opportunity to welcome the Oakfield catering staff to MNSP’s growing team. He says “School meals have changed a lot in recent years. Working in partnership with the school, the team will ensure that children have healthy, nutritious and responsibly-sourced meals with a variety that will appeal to our young people and will help develop healthy eating habits that will stand them in good stead for the future. We also try to use local suppliers wherever we can”.
The trust provides in excess of 10,000 meals per day across more than 30 schools. The commitment to high standards means that all kitchens have 5 star ratings from environmental health.
Parents can be assured that steps are taken to ensure that any child with medical allergies can safely enjoy school meals with their friends.
Food Allergies
Change to legislation regarding food allergens in food. If your child has a food allergy you must complete the Special Diets form and return it to our school kitchen.
Food allergies
Breakfast Club
Oakfield Academy’s Breakfast Club will run from 8am – 8.25am each school day during the year. Pupils enter through the main Reception entrance rather than through the red gates before moving to the breakfast club room where a light breakfast is provided which may include toast, cereals light pastries and squash. At 8.25am pupils then make their way to their tutor bases.
We offer the facility for pupils to attend on specific days, weekly or termly. Costs are detailed below which are to cover the cost of staff supervision.
- £2.50 per day
- £11 (£2.20 per day) for a 5 day week.
Please note there are limited spaces and spaces need to be booked and paid for in advance to secure a booking. To do this, please either phone or email the academy office giving details of your child’s name and the days/period you would like your child to attend. We will advise you if there is a space available and the relevant charge will be confirmed with you and then be set up on Parentpay to enable you to make payment prior to your child attending. Please also inform us of any details of any medical issues or allergies we need to be aware of.
For Safeguarding purposes, a register will be kept of all pupils who have a place at Breakfast Club, however we would ask you to kindly phone or email the academy if for any reason your child does not attend Breakfast Club when scheduled to attend.
All bookings need to be made at least 2 school days before your child attends to ensure registers can be updated and payment received. A member of staff will email you to confirm when this has been completed and confirm when your child will attend.
MNSP School Dinners
The menu will start on week 1 at the beginning of every term.
Free School Meal - Application Form
The restaurant opens for lunch time service from 12.15-13.45 pm, catering for each year group in turn. During lunch pupils are able to sit in the hall with pupils who have opted to bring a packed lunch. Every day the restaurant serves a hot or cold meal menu, including a pudding for an inclusive *£2.85 (£2.20 for a main meal only). There is also a new salad bar where pupils can serve themselves. If you would like to view our current menu please click on the menu at the top of the page.
If you think you may be able to claim for free school meals, even if you do not require them, please contact the Academy or simply fill in the free school meal application form above and return to the Oakfield Academy office; no proof of benefit is required.
- £6.00 maximum spend per day for food and drinks.
- Themed menus will be advertised in the kitchen.
Break time Snacks
The restaurant also opens from 10.45 am – 11.00 am for KS2 and 11.00 to 11.15 for KS3 with a special break time menu. Snacks are from 50 pence.
Snacks - Price List
Free School meals
Please note that the free school meal allowance can only be used at lunchtime. If your child would like to purchase a snack at breaktime can you please add money to their Parent pay account.
Free school meal poster
Free School Meal - Application Form
or apply on line On line application form