Our school milk scheme
Did you know our school has a school milk scheme?
By registering your child for our school milk scheme they will receive a 189ml (third of a pint) carton of semi-skimmed milk every day. This is delivered fresh and chilled to their classroom every day.
“How much does it cost?”
Thanks to government subsidies, school milk is free for all under-fives and is subsided at around £15 a term for children aged five or older.
“Why should I register my child?”
School milk provides your child with essential nutrients such as calcium and protein, for strong, healthy teeth and bones. It is also rehydrating and energy boosting, helping to bridge the long gap between breakfast and lunch so children stay focused.
“How do I register my child?”
If your child is under five:
- Go to www.coolmilk.com or pick up a form from school.
- Just register by a Tuesday for your child’s free milk to start the following week.
- Free milk will continue until the Friday before your child’s fifth birthday. You will receive a payment request three weeks before this time- if you wish for your child to continue to receive school milk simply make a payment.
If your child is over five:
- Go to www.coolmilk.com or pick up a form from school.
- Pay Cool Milk online, over the phone, at a local PayPoint or by cheque in instalments to suit you. If registering online you can pay straight away, if using a registration form you will need to wait to receive a payment request.
- Just pay by a Tuesday for your child’s milk to start the following week.
“I am in receipt of benefits - does my child qualify for free school milk once they turn 5”
Yes. In line with a recent change in legislation, schools must now provide free milk for children entitled to benefits-based free school meals. If you feel that your child is entitled to free mid-morning milk, please contact the school directly to request they register your child with Cool Milk – the school must add the child to their Cool Milk account you cannot do this on their behalf.
“How do I find out more?”
Visit www.coolmilk.com or contact Cool Milk directly on 0800 321 3248.