The primary school famed for its healthy eating campaign is now offering parents in the local community an extra special lunch break.

Charlton Manor school on Indus Road has set up a Saturday café club at the school to enable parents to shop in peace after dropping off their children to play and enjoy healthy food.

The café started this month and is open from 10am to 2pm, giving parents ample time for their shopping. They can also have lunch or tea or coffee at the school after shopping if they want to.

“We’re giving the children activities while they are here and will also provide a cheap healthy lunch,” said Charlton Manor headteacher Tim Baker.

The club is run by Blessing Mayomi, who takes the school’s crèche and after-school club. The café is open from 10am-2pm and the drop-off from 10.30am-1.30pm at a cost of £8, including lunch.

For more information call the school on 020 8856 6525