Guidance
School year 2024 to 2025
Updated 4 February 2026
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| Funds used in supply and distribution of milk | £5,410,610.96 |
|---|---|
| Participating children - Primary - Secondary - Total |
591,466 1,480 592,946 |
| Target group (total children) |
9,845,605 |
| Participating schools - Primary - Secondary - Total |
12,984 42 13,026 |
| Target group (total schools) |
27,354 |
| Funds used in supply and distribution of milk | £5,410,610.96 |
| Products supplied | Plain drinking milk |
| Average size of portion | 189ml |
| Frequency of supply | Daily |
| Quantity of portions distributed | 63 million (approx.) |
| Quantities of milk (paid subsidy) |
11,999.729 kilolitres |
| Educational measures carried out and communication activities | In schools an educational poster to accompany teaching of national curriculum. For England and Wales – poster displayed - suppliers / local authorities. |
| Funds used in supply and distribution of milk | £5,410,610.96 |
| Authorities and stakeholders involved | In England 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. |