Worried Mum Claims Kids Are Left Hungry with ‘Tiny’ School Dinners

Shotton: A mum was shocked by the small school dinners her son received. Kay Webb noticed her son William often came home hungry from Shotton Primary School.

She shared photos online showing tiny portions of food like pizza and wedges. Kay pointed out that the same meal sizes were given to older kids, which seemed unfair.

In her post, she warned other parents about the meal sizes. She said, “This is why your kids come home hungry.” The school responded, saying kids could have extra vegetables, salad, and bread.

Kay discovered the portion sizes while having lunch with William. She realized he was losing weight and was often hungry. She was confused since he ate well at home.

Kay mentioned that her other children also came home hungry. She stressed that some kids might rely on school meals as their only food. She believes the portions need to be larger.

She shared her own experience of going hungry as a child. Kay is determined to fight for better food for kids. She wants every child to have enough to eat.

William, who has sensory issues, often struggles with certain foods. Kay listed some of the meals he had, like chicken pie and small pizza portions. She noted that many kids don’t eat vegetables, risking hunger.

Kay believes the portion sizes are unacceptable. She said every child deserves a decent meal, especially in winter. She also mentioned that fruit and yogurt were available but limited.

After her post, the school suggested William go home for lunch. Many people agreed with her about the portion sizes, while some defended the school’s practices.

Some parents shared their own experiences, noting that their kids also struggled with the meals. Others pointed out that schools have tight budgets and can’t always provide extra food.

A former kitchen staff member confirmed that many schools in the area have similar portion sizes. She mentioned that management sets the portion sizes and monitors them closely.

The school responded to the concerns, thanking the supportive community. They clarified that the meals shown were chosen by a child and not representative of what all kids receive.

The school emphasized that children can have unlimited salad, coleslaw, and vegetables. They also mentioned efforts to provide additional food through community support.

The headteacher encouraged parents to reach out with questions, stressing the importance of mutual respect between the school and families.