School Meals and Snacks
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Lunch Time Meals
Parents can choose to provide their children with a packed lunch or order a school via the School Money APP. Children remain on the school premises during the lunchtime break where they are supervised by some of our teaching assistants and our midday supervisors. Your child will be encouraged to eat as much of their lunch as possible but we will never force a child to eat. We will let you know if your child has any issues in eating their lunch. Please inform the school of any allergies or specific dietary requirements. Please note we are a nut free school.
Healthy Packed Lunch Ideas
Creating a balanced, nutritious packed lunch can be a fun and rewarding way to fuel your child's day. At Warmingham CE Primary, we believe that a healthy lunch not only supports physical well-being but also enhances concentration and energy levels for both learning and play. A great packed lunch might include a wholegrain sandwich with lean protein, a variety of colourful vegetables, a piece of fresh fruit, and a bottle of water. These elements work together to provide the balanced energy your child needs throughout the school day.
For a little extra inspiration, we recommend checking out some excellent online resources that offer creative, kid-friendly ideas for healthy lunches:
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NHS Eatwell: Find guidance and delicious, balanced recipes tailored for everyday meals at NHS Live Well.
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Change4Life: This initiative from the NHS offers a range of practical ideas for preparing healthy and appealing pack lunches. Visit Change 4 Life for more details.
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BBC Good Food: Discover a collection of fun, nutritious, and easy-to-make recipes perfect for school lunches at BBC Good Food Guide.
School Dinners
Chartwells Catering provide our school meals. There is a school cook on site who provides a wide range of nutritious freshly cooked food on a daily basis. The lunchtime menu (see files below) rotates on a three week cycle.
Medical Diet Request for Special Menus
At Warmingham CE Primary, the health and well-being of our pupils is a top priority. If your child has a food allergy or intolerance that requires a special menu, we kindly ask that you complete a Medical Diet Request Form. This ensures that we can provide meals that are both safe and suitable for their dietary needs.
By completing this form, Chartwells will work closely with you to accommodate your child's requirements, preventing any risks associated with allergens and ensuring they have access to nutritious meals that support their well-being.
To request a special menu, please download the form from below and return it to the school office. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out - we are here to help!
Payment for School Dinners
School Meals are free for children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2, however, the cost of a school meal for the older children is £3.20 per day. You can pay and pre order lunches using the free Teachers2parents app or online at www.eduspot.co.uk click link School Money Parent Log In.
Free School Meals – DO YOU QUALIFY FOR FREE SCHOOL MEALS?
Is your child eligible for free school meals?
If you receive: income support, income based jobseekers allowance, income-related employment and any other type support allowance, then you may be entitled to free school meals.
If you feel that you may meet any of these criteria then you can call the schools team on 0300 123 5012 to find out more or speak with Mrs. Marsden, who will be able to help you.
Play Time Snacks
As part of our morning routine, children can have a snack a playtime to keep the hunger pangs away and keep up their energy levels until lunchtime. It’s important that the snacks don’t contain too much sugar to avoid highs and lows throughout the school day. After half term, the class teachers will be promoting healthy snacks with the children.
Healthier Snack Suggestions:
- Fruit
- Vegetables sticks with hummus or cream cheese
- Bread sticks
- Cheese such as Baby-bel or cheddar chunks
- Cereal bars
- Flapjacks
- Raisins
- Crackers
- Rice cakes
Please do not send the children in with the following snacks:
- Nuts (allergies)
- Chocolate bars
- High sugar biscuits
- Crisps
Free fruit is available for the children in Otters and Hedgehogs.
