Guidance

School year 2023 to 2024

Updated 3 February 2025

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Funds used in supply and distribution of milk £6,264,679.14
Participating children

- Primary
- Secondary
- Total

906,637
2,434
909,071		  
Target group
(total children)		 10,589,947  
Participating schools

- Primary
- Secondary
- Total

4,443
245
14,688		  
Target group
(total schools)		 29,382  
     
Funds used in supply and distribution of milk £6,264,679.14  
Products supplied Plain drinking milk  
Average size of portion 189ml  
Frequency of supply Daily  
Quantity of portions distributed 78 million (approx.)  
Quantities of milk
(paid subsidy)		 14,737.055 kilolitres  
Educational measures carried out and communication activities In schools an educational poster to accompany teaching of national curriculum.

For England, Scotland and Wales – poster displayed - suppliers / local authorities.		  
     
Authorities and stakeholders involved In England, Scotland and Wales: Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Department of Health and Department of Education.

In Northern Ireland: Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA - Northern Ireland), Department of Health and The Education Authority Northern Ireland.		  
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