ParentPay is an online site where you will be able to place orders whether your child receives a free school meal (between Reception and year 2), Free Schools Meals (FSM) benefit or if you pay for your child (years 3-6).

To access ParentPay and activate your account please follow this link:

www.parentpay.com

Look for the ParentPay app wherever you download your apps from.

See below for a guide to ParentPay

ParentPay ordering for Chartwells hot school meals

Reception, Year 1 and Year 2

• Children in Reception and Years 1-2 currently have the option of a funded hot meal every day until the end of year 2.
• All parents are given a Parentpay account where you will be able to pick a specific meal for your child from a selection for each day your child eats. If you do not place an order your child will receive a Jacket potato on that day, depending on availability.
• Please refer to the dates below for ordering deadlines.

Years 3-6

• If you pay for your child in years 3-6 to have a hot meal, you will need to place a specific order for your child using the dates below. 
• If you forget to place an order by the ordering dates below, your child will receive a Jacket Potato, depending on availability.

Years 3-6 Free School Meals – FSM

• If your child receives a free school meal and is in years 3-6, you will need to place a specific order for your child using the dates below.
• If you forget to place an order by the ordering dates below, your child will receive a Jacket Potato, depending on availability.

TOP TIPS

• Check you have a username and password for each of your children for ParentPay.
• Follow the steps in the guide you have been sent to set up your ParentPay account.
• Print a copy of the deadline dates below and keep it somewhere you can refer to it. 
• Try to always order a few weeks ahead so that you aren’t caught short.
• PLEASE don't order a trip packed lunch, these are just for days when children have a school trip planned of site.

Chartwells hotmeal are £2.97 per meal for children in years 3-6 unless your child is entitled to Free School Meals.

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.

The current meal price is £2.97

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/