School Meals
West Sussex County Council have a contract with Chartwells to provide hot school lunches at The Windmills. Chartwells aim to make appetising food that the children will enjoy, based on the requirements stipulated by West Sussex County Council in their contract.
The current meal price is £3.20. Click here to view the current menu.
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 the 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: Primary School Caterers You Can Trust | Chartwells
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Free School Meals
Important information on the change in Free School Meals edibility from September 2026.
From September 2026, there will no longer be an earnings limit for families in receipt of Universal Credit. This means that if your family receives Universal Credit, you may be eligible for Free School Meals for your child.
A child will only receive Free School Meals where an application has been made and eligibility has been verified by the Local Authority, this will be checked on an annual basis.
If you are in receipt of Universal Credit, it is very important that you complete an application before September 2026 to ensure that your child is able to access Free School Meals when we return after the summer break.
Please use the link below to complete an application to see if you are eligible:
Packed Lunches
If you prefer, you can provide a packed lunch for your child. Food must be brought into school in a suitable container, marked with your child’s name. Insulated flasks are allowed to keep food warm, but please avoid those with a glass lining.
No glass containers, cans or fizzy drinks should be brought to the school, drinks should be in non-breakable plastic containers.
We promote healthy eating and ask that you provide a healthy, balanced packed lunch, avoiding sweets, crisps, nuts and chocolate bars.
Please remember that we are a nut-free school. Check products carefully and do not send them with your child as we have children in school with serious allergies.
