Made under the Social Security Act 1988
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The Welfare Food (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2026
Updated the Nursery Milk Scheme definitions and eligibility criteria to align with contemporary childcare legislation in England and Wales.
These Regulations update the Nursery Milk Scheme by replacing the term 'day care' with 'childcare' and aligning provider eligibility with current English and Welsh legislation.
They mandate that children under five years old who receive at least two hours of care per day from an approved provider are entitled to 189ml of free milk (or 200ml in specific containers).
The order applies to childcare providers in England and Wales, including early years providers, registered childminders, and certain school-based care settings, allowing them to claim reimbursement for milk supplied to eligible children.