School Meals

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 £16 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. For more information on how milk can benefit children please click here. 

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. 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 or at a local PayPoint.  If registering online you can pay straight away, if using a registration form you will need to wait to receive a payment request.
3. Pay by a Tuesday for your child’s milk to start the following week.

If you are eligible for pupil premium funding (previously free school meals):

1. Your child will automatically receive free school milk so you do not need to register.
2. If your child does not want milk, please let the school office know.
3. if you wish to check whether you are eligible please ask the school office. 

How do I find out more?

Visit www.coolmilk.com or contact Cool Milk directly on 0800 321 3248.

Stanley Park Infants' School recognises the benefits of a well-balanced hot school meal for children in the middle of the day and would recommend this to parents and carers as the best option. However, should parents decide to send in a packed lunch from home, then following recommended guidelines set out by the British Nutrition Foundation should provide useful advice.

We have put together a useful guide to packed lunches which you can view here.

Please also follow the links below for general advice about Healthy Eating and Healthy Living