Lunches

Lunchtimes are an important part of the school day, giving children time to enjoy tasty, nutritious food, recharge their energy and spend time with friends.

At Oldfield, we want every child to enjoy a happy, healthy and inclusive lunchtime where they feel safe, supported and ready for the rest of their day.

School lunch and allergy information

Our school meals are provided by Edsential, a Community Interest Company. They provide fresh, nutritious meals designed to support children’s health, wellbeing and concentration. Menus include a range of choices, including vegetarian and allergen-friendly options. Copies of our menu choices are available here for you to download.

Allergies and special dietary requirements

If your child has a medical condition, allergy or intolerance requiring a specific diet, please see the allergy and special dietary information and diet sheet below. Please provide the relevant supporting medical information so that we can ensure your child’s dietary needs are safely met.

We work in partnership with parents and carers to develop Individual Healthcare Plans (IHPs) where appropriate, so that each child’s individual needs and the arrangements to keep them safe and well in school are clearly understood. For further information, please visit the Department for Education’s Allergy Safety in Schools guidance.

If we do not yet have sufficient information about a suspected allergy or medical dietary requirement, Edsential will provide a non-allergic fail-safe meal until the dietary requirements have been confirmed. This usually consists of:

Jacket potato
A suitable approved topping
Suitable approved side salad
Fresh fruit
Water

If your child requires a cultural, religious or lifestyle diet, please complete the relevant form below.

We are also a nut-aware school and have arrangements in place to reduce the risk of exposure to nuts.

Please speak to the school office if you have any questions about your child’s dietary needs or need support completing the forms.

School menus

Our menus are regularly updated and can be viewed below. All meals should be booked through ParentPay by 11pm on Sunday for the following week.

Children in EYFS, Year 1 and Year 2 receive a free fruit or vegetable snack each morning. Children in Year 1 and above can also order toast as a morning snack for 25p per day. This should be ordered in the same way as school lunches - through ParentPay by 11 pm by on a Sunday for the following week.

All children are welcome to bring a fruit or vegetable snack from home.

If you need help using ParentPay or have any questions about school meals, please contact the school office.