Primary and secondary schools in Thurrock are closed for most pupils. Schools are providing online learning, with only vulnerable children and the children of critical workers attending face-to-face lessons at school. Check the website of your child's primary school, secondary school or special school for specific information and advice.
For general guidance, go to GOV.UK: what parents and carers need to know about early years providers, schools and colleges.
Meal times are a fun, social event at the nurseries. Children will be served breakfast, dinner and tea at the following times:
| Meal | Little Pirates times | Neptune times |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | 8am to 8:45am | 8am to 8:30am |
| Mid-morning snack | Around 10am | 10am |
| Lunch | Midday to 12:45pm | Midday to 12:45pm |
| Afternoon snack | Around 2pm | 2:30pm |
| Tea | 4:15pm to 4:45pm | 4pm to 4:30pm |
Additionally:
Our nursery meals are made by Zebedees Lunch Box – an outstanding dedicated nursery meal provider.
Employees have health and safety and food hygiene certificates and qualifications. Meals are freshly made and delivered daily. Special dietary and allergy needs are always taken into account.
Zebedees works closely with Sarah Almond – a paediatric dietician – to design their menus, which are analysed to make sure they meet the specific dietary needs of nursery-age children.
Lunch and tea menus together meet the Caroline Walker Trust daily nutritional guidelines for children aged under 5. This means they receive a well-balanced and nutritious diet, with a low intake of salt but the right levels of carbohydrates and nutrients.
