Online Payments with ParentPay

At Caister Academy, payments for lunch, trips and equipment can be purchased via ParentPay. 

With ParentPay’s online payment management system, parents can top up their child's account at the click of a button. This also enables parents to see exactly what their children are purchasing during break and lunch.  

ArborPay

We are excited to announce that over the Summer break we will be enabling the Payments feature on the Arbor App and Arbor Parent Portal. This upgrade is aimed at reducing the number of different platforms that parents need to access, while also providing you with a more efficient way to manage school payments.

Please note that as of Tuesday 9th July 2024 you will no longer be able to use ParentPay for school payments. We anticipate that you will be able to access Arbor Pay from Thursday 11th July 2024. Rest assured, we will communicate its availability on the day of launch. From this date, topping up your child's lunch balance or paying for trips must be done via the Arbor App or Arbor Parent Portal.

Your existing ParentPay balances for your child will be automatically transferred onto Arbor Pay during the Summer break.

More information will follow. At this time, we kindly ask you to check that you can access the Arbor App or Arbor Parent Portal before the Summer break. We recommend using the Arbor App where possible as this allows you to make payments quickly and easily on your phone using Apple Pay or Google Pay.

We have attached guidance on how to access the Arbor App and Arbor Parent Portal. Further guidance on making payments will be shared closer to the time. Should you have any questions or problems with access, please email enquiries@caisteracademy.org.uk.

 

Cashless Catering System

Caister Academy operates as a cashless catering system to ensure that students can manage their accounts safely and easily; Biometric systems use personal characteristics to authenticate an individual. Students purchase their break and lunchtime items via thumbprints. Biometrics will not be taken from a child unless consent is issued by a parent or guardian. 

Aspens Catering Service

Catering at Caister Academy is provided by Caterlink. For more information about Caterlink, please visit their website. 

Breakfast Club - free for all students 

Breakfast club is available every day for students between 8am-8.30am. Students can enjoy free toast alongside their peers, Monday-Thursday. On Fridays, we have recently introduced Fabulous Fridays, where students can enjoy pancakes and waffles.

Morning Break (20 minutes)

A snack menu is available during the morning break. This is not included in the Free School Meal Allowance. If your child is in receipt of Free School Meals, please ensure you top up your child’s ParentPay account in order to pay for snacks during break. Alternatively, students can bring in their own snacks from home.

Lunchtime (40 minutes)

Students may bring a packed lunch from home, or they can choose from a variety of hot meals; jacket potatoes, pasta, cold sandwiches or baguettes from the Dining Hall. Check out our current Menu offer below: