School Dining

Our catering is provided by Chartwells

School meals have come a long way in recent years. Parents want to know their children are being offered healthy, nutritious and responsibly-sourced meals that will fuel their school day. Young people want variety and to try foods from different countries and cultures. 

Chartwells works with Multi Academy Trusts, School Business Managers, Finance Directors and Operations Managers to ensure that expectations are exceeded at all of our school locations.

The system for ordering, and paying for school dinners, is through Arbor. If you pay for meals your account will need to be in credit before the system allows you to choose a meal. Meals are still free for children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2.

Allergens

Concerns around food allergies have gained momentum over the last few years, sparking growing calls for awareness and safety.

Since 1 October 2021, food service operators, like Chartwells, must follow new mandatory UK legislation that has changed how Prepacked for Direct Sale items are labelled – this legislation is known as Natasha’s Law.

Pupil Entitlement To Free School Meals

The universal Infant Free School Meals scheme means all children attending Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to a free school meal every day.

If you are a parent, foster parent, network family carer of guardian of children at school, and you are on a low income, your child may be entitled to free school meals – no matter what year they are in, which could save you £420 per year per child – it’s easy to check entitlement by going to your local authority website or reaching out to us directly.