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Local Facilitators

Published 17 August 09

School Milk Facilitators

Are you providing milk in your school or interested in doing so? Look no further - your School Milk Facilitator is here to help you.

Milk is of enormous nutritional benefit and can help provide the essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals that children need to help with development. But where to start if you want to get milk into your school?

First of all you have to recognise that every school is different so it's no use devising a "one suit fits all" type approach.  Working in partnership with the school, Facilitators carry out research, document reasons and help overcome concerns relating to providing milk in school.

Secondly, it's important to note that teachers and administrators are under time pressure. 

By having a physical presence in schools we are able to determine any problem areas, offer ways in which to best overcome these, thereby enabling Head Teachers to make an informed decision on the viability and sustainability of providing milk.

Finally, Facilitators provide free advice, information and assist schools who wish to participate in either the promotion of milk or the introduction of milk into schools. This can involve anything from leaving a basic guideline pack, through to providing class talks to children about milk production and the benefits of drinking milk as part of a healthy balanced diet and active lifestyle.

Why not visit the 'case studies' section on the site to see how other schools have benefited from introducing milk into their schools.

Need our support? Click on your nearest region on the left to find your local Facilitator now.