Catering

Catering

Please find below our latest menus, allergy information and halal certification.

Allergy information for all of our menu items can be found here: BBA Menu Allergens

Halal certificates for our meat suppliers can be found here: Halal Certificates

Allergy Aware

As part of our ongoing commitment to providing a safe and supportive environment for every child we are now an Allergy Aware School.

We have a number of pupils and staff with severe allergies, some of which can cause life‑threatening reactions. Allergic reactions can be triggered not only by eating certain foods, but also by contact with small traces on hands, tables, or shared equipment. By working together, we can significantly reduce the risks for these children and ensure that school remains a safe place for everyone.

We kindly ask for your support with the following actions:

  • Do not send in foods containing nuts or nut products
  • Check ingredient labels carefully
  • Remind children to wash their hands before coming to school and after eating
  • Talk to your child about the importance of not sharing food
  • If your child has any allergies or dietary needs, please ensure we have up‑to‑date medical information which must be updated via Arbor.
  • If your child requires emergency medication in school such as an Adrenaline Auto‑Injector it is essential that the academy holds this medication on site in case of an emergency. Please ensure the medication is brought into the school office, where you will be asked to complete the necessary form. Medication must be kept up to date, so we ask parents to review expiry dates regularly and replace items when needed.

Catering Offer

From March 2026, we will be implementing the following changes Trust-wide. These changes have been carefully developed to ensure we can continue to provide nutritious, good quality meals for pupils while responding to rising food and staffing costs.

At the heart of this work is our commitment to:

  • Ensuring every child is fed
  • Providing appetising, nutritious and balanced meals
  • Offering value for money while meeting the needs of our school communities
  • Supporting our catering teams
  • Delivering a sustainable service for the future

Breakfast and free fruit will remain free for pupils, available every morning from 7.30am in the BBA canteen.

  • Toast/Crumpet/Bagel: 30p
  • Fruit: Free of charge
  • Hot main meal / Grab & Go: £2.80
  • Cold baguette / sandwich: £2.50
  • Dessert: £0.80
  • Bottled drink: £0.80

A meal deal will also be available for £3.10, which includes a hot main meal or Grab & Go plus either a dessert or a drink.

  • FSM allowance will increase to £3.10 (from £2.60 to cover a 2-course lunch)
  • A break time snack and flavoured water will be an additional charge (free fruit will still be available)
  • FSM can be used flexibly at break or lunch to purchase any items or combinations
  • Pupils eligible for FSM may also top up their account if they wish to purchase additional items

Whilst we are committed to ensuring all pupils receive a meal, no pupil will be permitted to go into a negative balance.

Please see the examples below:

Breakfast Break Lunch Drink
Cereal/toast X1 Fruit Meal deal (main meal and dessert or drink) Water bottle from home
£0 £0 3.10 £0
£3.10 (within FSM allowance)

 

Breakfast Break Lunch Drink
Cereal/toast Toast/crumpet Main meal/grab & go Water bottle from home
£0 30p 2.80 £0
£3.10 (within FSM allowance)

 

Breakfast Break Lunch Drink
Cereal/toast 2x toast Cold baguette/sandwich Water bottle from home
£0 60p 2.50 £0
£3.10 (within FSM allowance)

Contact Us

Bluecoat Beechdale Academy
Harvey Rd
Bilborough
Nottingham
NG8 3GP (for Sat Nav purposes please use: NG8 3BB)

E-mail: office@bluecoatbeechdale.co.uk
Tel: 0115 913 5211

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