School Meals/School Milk
School Meals
Children in Year R, 1 and 2 qualify for the Universal Infant Free School Meal Scheme. If your child is in one of these year groups, you do not need to apply for a meal and your child can choose a school dinner on the day. For children in the rest of the school the price of a school meal is £2.96
Please note we have been informed by Nourish that from 22 April 25 the price of school dinners will be increasing from £2.96 to £3.03
Free School Meals
Did you know that you might be entitled to Free School Meals and that this can greatly impact on the level of support that the school can provide both your child and others in the school? All children in the infant classes (Year R, 1 and 2) are entitled to the government’s Universal Infant Free School meals. However, if you are on a low income or in receipt of certain benefits then applying for Free School Meals in any year group can ensure that your child is entitled to free meals throughout their schooling and also provides the school with additional funding to support their education. This funding is called the Pupil Premium and in 2024 - 2025 equates to £1,480 of additional funding. This can be used to support their education in school or to enable them to access clubs as well as provide parents with financial support for school trips and events. So, even if your child is in Year R, 1or 2, it is still worth applying for Free School Meals.
To check your eligibility and register for this, you would need to search ‘Kent Free School Meals’ or go to:
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/free-school-meals
Milk
If your child is under 5 years old, they will qualify for free school milk. You will need to apply using either the Cool Milk website or the application form below. If your child is over 5, they can still apply, but you will need to pay for the milk. This currently works out as 28p per day.
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.
Find out the top ten reasons to drink school milk at www.coolmilk.com/whyschoolmilk
How do I register my child?
If your child is under five-
1. Go to www.coolmilk.com or pick up a form from school.
2. Just register by a Tuesday for your child’s free milk to start the following week.
3. 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-
1. Go to www.coolmilk.com or pick up a form from school.
2. 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.
3. Just pay by a Tuesday for your child’s milk to start the following week.
How do I find out more?
Visit www.coolmilk.com or contact Cool Milk directly on 0844 854 2913.