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First payment for 2025/26, for the period 1 August 2025 to 31 March 2026
How much will be paid
There is now a national interim rate of 58.2p for combined milk, non-dairy alternatives and healthy snack for every eligible child. This is regardless of setting and local authority area. The scheme is being reviewed for the longer term.
There is no fixed proportion of the combined rate for milk, non-dairy alternative and healthy snack. Settings now have the flexibility to use the funding in a way that best suits local needs and circumstances.
The information you must retain:
- The number of children enrolled during the period
- Records of attendance
- Receipts for items purchased
Your bank details
If you haven't received payments from us before, we will ask for:
- your business account details
- a statement for 1 full month from this account. You can download a PDF statement from your online banking.
If we already have your bank details, we will ask for the last 4 digits of the account number. We will check this against our records.
More about the scheme
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If you have any questions email earlyyears@midlothian.gov.uk.
Data protection
Here at Midlothian Council, we take your privacy seriously. Under the Data Protection Act 2018, you have a right to know how we collect, use and share your personal data.
For more information, read our privacy notice for the Scottish Milk and Healthy Snack Scheme (PDF). Link opens a new browser tab.