How much is the subsidy?
The subsidy payable on whole and semi-skimmed milk is about 4.6p per 250ml, or 3.5p per 1/3 pint for pupils in nursery or primary education for pupils in secondary education, the subsidy is about 3.7p per 250ml or 2.8p 1/2 pint.
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To calculate subsidy due, use the rate for the first month in which the claim period started.
How do I claim the subsidy?
Schools usually claim the subsidy via their Local Authority. Independent schools may claim via IAPS. LEAs and IAPS claim subsidy from RPA on form SCM/5. If your Local Authority does not operate the scheme, you may be able to claim via your supplier or an organisation set up specifically to claim on behalf of schools. Please contact our helpline on 01392 266466 for more information.
Who is eligible for subsidy?
Pupils in regular attendance at an educational establishment, including primary schools, secondary schools, nursery schools and other pre-school establishments. Pupils in further education colleges are not eligible.
What is the deadline for claiming subsidy?
Claims relating to deliveries from 1 August 2008 must be received by RPA by the last day of the third month after the end of the period claimed for, in order to be paid in full, and by the end of the fifth month at the very latest. For example, a claim for the Autumn Term ending in December should be received by 31 March. If received in April it is reduced by 5%. If received in May it is reduced by 10%. After that, it cannot be paid.
Claims relating to deliveries before 1 August 2008 must be received by the last day of the fourth month after the end of the period claimed in order to be paid in full and by the end of the sixth month at the very latest.
Is school milk free?
Milk can be free in certain cases. Under-fives are eligible for free milk under the Department of Health's Nursery Milk Scheme. Where a Local Authority provides school milk, it is free for children from families on Income Support. In Wales, milk is free for pupils in Key Stage 1. Some Local Authorities and schools additionally subsidise school milk, making it free.
How much does school milk cost?
The price varies across the country, according to the costs of supply, delivery, packaging, administration, distribution, refrigeration, in some cases flavouring, etc. The subsidy must be reflected in the price paid, by using the maximum selling price formula: purchase price minus subsidy plus administration/distribution allowance (maximum 7p per serving) = maximum price. The administrative/distribution allowance is to cover costs incurred in operating the scheme. It is not an automatic entitlement and it must be justified. Records must be available to show justification.
How do I work thirds etc into kilolitres?
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