We will have a new 2 week menu starting in all primary schools from Monday 15th June.
Welsh Government are introducing new legislation covering food served in primary schools, and it will be compulsory for all school meal providers to be compliant by October 2026. Wrexham have moved towards compliance already with the new menu, by making a number of necessary changes. The main changes that you need to be aware of from 15th June are:
No ham sandwiches available, only cheese or tuna sandwiches on Tuesday and Thursdays. We will be limited on the number of processed meat products we offer.
Bread will be 50:50, sliced bread and burger baps, to increase fibre intake for pupils.
Pasta will be wholewheat not white for the same reason.
Rice will be 50:50 brown and white.
You will not be able to choose a ‘No Vegetables’ option when pre-ordering with Parent Pay. We will have to serve vegetables with every primary pupil’s meals under new regulations.
Fruit, tinned or fresh, will have to be served alongside every dessert choice.
We will still we will still be legally obliged to provide safe, suitable meal options for pupils with allergies and special dietary requirements, however we will need appropriate confirmation.
Wrexham Council
