FAQs
- Who can apply to join the Nursery Milk Scheme?
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- A registered childminder
- A registered day care provider
- A local authority which provides day care
- Those providing day care to children under 5 in schools or play centres that are
exempt from registration
- Those providing day care in a nursery or crèche for the children (under 5 years
old) of management and staff of certain establishments (eg children’s homes, voluntary
or community homes, NHS hospitals which are exempt from registration
- What are the types of milk that I can a make a claim for?
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For liquid milk this means heat-treated (eg pasteurised) liquid cow’s milk, including
whole and semi-skimmed milk. It does not include milk with flavours, colours, added
vitamins or any other additions. Also, it does not include fully skimmed milk, goat’s
milk, soya milk or unpasteurised milk.
Infant formula for babies under 12 months means one of the following brands:
- Cow & Gate Premium
- Cow & Gate Plus
- Farley’s First
- Farley’s Second
- Hipp Organic
- Milupa Aptamil First
- Milupa Aptamil Extra
- SMA Gold
- SMA White
It does not include follow-on milk, ready-to-feed milk or any other brand.
- How do I join the Nursery Milk Scheme?
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You must receive confirmation of approval to join the Scheme from the Nursery Milk
Reimbursement Unit (NMRU) by completing an application form. You can obtain a form
by telephoning or emailing the NMRU (see below for details) or by downloading a
form here
- How do I know if I am eligible to join the Scheme?
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In order to join the Scheme you must be one of the following:
- A registered childminder
- A registered day car provider
- A local authority which provides day care
- Those providing day care to children under 5 in schools or establishments that are
exempt from registration
- Those providing day care in a nursery or crèche for the children (under 5 years
old) of management and staff of certain establishments (eg children’s homes, voluntary
or community homes, NHS hospitals which are exempt from registration.
- How do I make a claim?
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Once your application has been approved by the NMRU you will receive a confirmation
letter with a unique account number and a claim form to cover the first period that
you can claim for. You will then have the choice of making your claims online or
by post.
- How will I receive my payments?
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All new applications to join the Scheme will receive payment by BACS (Banker’s Automated
Clearing Service). This means that payments will go directly into your bank account,
as detailed on your application form. A Remittance Advice, with a claim form for
the next period, will be sent to you once a claim has been processed, if you claim
by post, or by email if you claim online.
- What do I do if something has changed since I filled in my application form?
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You must notify the NMRU in writing immediately if there is a change in your circumstances.
If this relates to a change to your setting address or the number of children per
session then you must send a photocopy of your latest certificate of registration
from OFSTED, CSSIW or the Care Commission in Scotland.
- If my local authority makes a claim on my behalf do I still need to register?
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Yes you do. The local authority can only act as your agent and is required to provide
individual details for all settings that it is claiming for. The NMRU validates
these details and will only pay for those who are an eligible supplier. However,
it is still your responsibility to inform us in writing if there is any change to
any information held on file for you.
- Can I claim for organic milk?
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Yes you can.
- How do I claim for the EU School Milk Subsidy?
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From 1st August 2008 you do not need to make a separate claim for the
EU subsidy for the under 5's if you are making claims through the Nursery Milk Scheme.
You should continue to claim EU subsidy for pupils over 5 in nursery education to
the RPA, as no claims for these pupils can be made under the Nursery Milk Scheme.
For the purposes of the school milk subsidy claim form these pupils are considered
to be part of your "primary" claim, as are pupils receiving primary education in
special or secondary schools.
For details about how to claim, or for further clarifacation please, contact the
Rural Payments Agency:
The Rural Payments Agency
EU School Milk Subsidy Section
PO Box 277
Exeter
EX5 1WB
Tel: 01392 266466
Email DairySubsidySchemes@rpa.gsi.gov.uk
- If I am eligible for the EU milk subsidy must I claim this?
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If you were eligible to claim for the EU subsidy prior to 31st July 2008
you must still make claims to the RPA and deduct this amount from your Nursery Milk
claim periods up to that date.