Bolney CE Primary School

Hot Meals (inc UIFSM)

UNIVERSAL FREE SCHOOL MEALS

If your child is in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 they are entitled to Universal Infant Free School Meals.

Please note that although the meals are free, the school has to fund the difference between the cost of the meal £3.20 (Sep 25) and what funding we receive (£2.58 per meal), this adds up to 62p per child per meal, so if your child doesn't require a hot meal, please do not order one unnecessarily.

FREE SCHOOL MEALS - Is my child eligible?

Free school meals are available from all maintained schools and academies in West Sussex if you receive any of these benefits:

Universal Credit with an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400
Income Support
Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
Support under Part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
The guarantee element of Pension Credit
Working Tax Credit run-on (paid for the four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit)
Child Tax Credit (with no Working Tax Credit) with an annual income of no more than £16,190

Please complete the application form as attached below or for further information on free school meals for any child in our school, if in receipt of any of the below, please apply using the this li nk.

To continue delivering a high quality service that meets the School Food Standards, we have increased the meal price at your child’s school to £3.20 from 1st September 2025.

Our menu will continue to provide children a choice of nutritious meals, while catering for those with allergies

We are proud to work with Chartwells for your children’s school lunches. 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.

To continue delivering a high quality service that meets the School Food Standards, we have increased the meal price at your child’s school to £3.20 from 1st September 2025.

Our menu will continue to provide children a choice of nutritious meals, while catering for those with allergies

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.

You will have received an activation letter and temporary password to set up your ParentPay account. If you need this resent, please contact your school office.

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/