Cashless Card System

Every pupil has a catering account and has his/her own personal card, which is secure and private. Money must be credited to the pupil account before any purchase can be made. Where pupils qualify for free school meals the appropriate amount is credited automatically. There are a number of cashloaders and cheque boxes around the Academy where accounts can be credited by pupils.

At lunchtime, the till operator uses a touch screen terminal which displays a photo image of each child and records the meal taken each day. Removing cash exchanges at lunchtime improves the speed of service for your child.

Where pupils have special dietary requirements they can be highlighted and entered confidentially onto the system.

Pupils' meal details are recorded each day, which allows parents the facility to monitor their child's eating habits should they wish to.

Frequently Asked Questions

How will I pay for my child’s school meal?

By cheque or cash – weekly, monthly, half-termly or termly – it’s your choice.

What happens if I forget to top up my child’s account?

Your child will still receive a meal and the value will be automatically deducted from the account.

How will I keep track of the amount of cash in my child’s account?

Statements can be generated on request. Please contact the Welfare Manager of your child's school.

What happens if my child is away from school?

No meal deduction will be made that day.