We ask that parents provide a healthy packed lunch in a named lunchbox. This should be prepared freshly on the day to ensure maximum freshness and to comply with food hygiene regulations.  It is also advisable for parents and carers to include an ice pack in their child’s lunch box to keep food cool.

Hungerford Nursery School is allergy aware, ensuring that staff and pupils are actively aware of the risk posed by allergens, take steps to minimise the risk of exposure, and have robust emergency response plans in place. Therefore, no foods are 'banned' but all staff are fully trained in allergy awareness and what to do if a child or member of staff has an allergic reaction.  We do have children and staff members who have diagnosed with allergies and these are clearly communicated around the school. Children are taught to only eat food from their own lunchbox and staff sit with children whilst they eat to support them.

Please remember to cut up small items such as grapes, cherry tomatoes and sausages as these items can be choking hazards. 

Healthy lunchbox Ideas

Children have very small stomachs, the size of their fist! Too much food can be overwhelming for them. We therefore suggest that choosing 1 item from each food group for their lunch box is about the right amount. You can find some suggestions here.

Any concerns about your child’s mealtime will be brought to you immediately – assume that no news is good news and if you don’t hear otherwise, that your child is developing their new mealtime skills and loving their experience! 

Please provide your child with a NAMED water bottle every day – learning through play is thirsty work!  We ask that you only provide water and not squash or juice.