Lunch, drinks and snacks in school

Lunch times

Hot meals

Our hot school meal provider is Chartwells.

Chartwells believe that the key to fuelling young minds comes from understanding both what they need and what they enjoy, which is why they develop nutritious and delicious food that pupils love, alongside helping to ensure a healthy body and mind. Their passionate culinary experts work closely with us to ensure every child receives healthy food, perfectly suited to meet their needs and dietary requirements.

The current meal price is £3.20.

How to order: Log on at www.parentpay.com to choose and book your meals. Orders need to be placed by midnight Thursday, ten days ahead of the week required. For example, meals for the week starting Monday 12th would have an order deadline of Thursday 1st.

Menu’s: English, Ukrainian, Pashto, Dari.

For children with food intolerances and allergies, Chartwells have a dedicated team of medical diet nutritionists on hand to support allergen aware children and their parents. More information on their medical diet process can be found here: The Chartwells Approach to Medical Diets | Chartwells

Parents and guardians can contact the medical diet nutrition team directly on:  westsussexspecialdiets@compass-group.co.uk.

To find out more about Chartwells, visit their website or contact the school catering team. Weblink: https://www.chartwells.co.uk/west-sussex/

Packed lunches

A packed lunch can be brought in if a hot meal is not wanted. It cannot contain:

• sweets
• chocolates
• any nut products as we do have pupils and staff with severe nut allergies.

Drinks in school

Every child should come to school with a bottle of water, which they will have access to throughout the day.  Bottles should only contain water, as fruit juice, squash, fizzy drinks are not permitted.  More information on hydration can be found on: https://www.nutrition.org.uk/healthyliving/hydration/hydration-for-children.html

Milk

Children in YR are eligible to receive milk, which is given in a small carton every morning break.  The cost is free until a child’s 5th birthday whereby Parents/Carers will be contacted by Cool Milk, the milk provider for an account to be opened.  Further information can be found on the Cool Milk website.

Fruit/Breaktime Snack

A piece of fruit or vegetable is available for every child in Years R, 1 and 2 as a mid-morning snack to have at break.  Children in Years 3,4,5 and 6 should bring their own piece of fruit of veg in to enjoy.

Can I my child bring in edible treats for the whole class?

We are unable to allow sweets or cakes of any type to be brought into school, regardless of the reason e.g. a birthday celebration or end of term treat.