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Dear Parent or Guardian
The May Half Term Eat to Meet programme starts on Monday 27th May and there are lots of great activities happening over the school holidays. Children and young people, from reception to age 16, who are eligible for benefits related free school meals, will be able to access hundreds of activities throughout the half term holidays including specific provision available for children with SEND or additional needs, at no cost. There’s a great range of activities across the city including baseball, athletics, tri golf, bubble football, nerf wars, mindfulness, swimming, football, music, dance, cycling, gymnastics, theatre tech, cooking, discos, podcasting, handball, orienteering, arts and crafts, drama, basketball, trips out and nature walks! A meal will be provided for every child attending.
You can find out where your nearest scheme by clicking on this link or go https://merseyplay.com/may-half-term-eat-to-meet/ or go to https://merseyplay.com/ and click on “May Half Term Eat to Meet 2024”.
When you have chosen the activity/scheme you will need to contact that organisation to book a place. Each organisation will have either a telephone number, email address or online booking system. If your child has any additional needs or dietary requirements then please discuss this with the organisation when you book. There is no central booking system so please read the details of the programmes on the website and contact the providers directly.
Liverpool City Council is working with Mersey Play Action Council, the local schools, voluntary and community organisations, and childcare providers to deliver the May Half Term Eat to Meet programme. This programme is funded by Liverpool City Council.
The Family Information and SEND Directory also provides a wealth of useful information and support for families - FISD.
Regards
Sally Dobbing
Sally Dobbing - HAF Project Manager
Liverpool City Council will be holding the workshops above in our school. There are a maximum of 10 spaces available on these workshops. To book a place please email k.flanagan@holycrossprimaryschool.co.uk as soon as possible.
Register online here https://peloton.coop/bike-library-registration/
Please find below the link to access The Winter Edition of Liverpool’s Parenting Newsletter.
https://sway.cloud.microsoft/4Jd41QtBB28CSJ9Z?ref=Link
The last parenting newsletter gained over 12,800 views. This shows us that the information is reaching our parents and families across the City.
In this newsletter parents will find information on a number of events, activities, courses and support services, which they can access, running from January to March 2024.
The Newsletter includes information on services that support parents around;
How to report a dog issue https://liverpool.gov.uk/environmental-problems/report-dog-issues/
Half Term Clubs for children entitled to benefit free school meals https://merseyplay.com/winter-haf-liverpool/
Save money and get help with your fuel bills- Liverpool City Council Advice
Small changes to how you use your energy will help you save on your bills. Find out how and where to get help with your bills.
It is important to keep warm in winter – both inside and outdoors. Keeping warm over the winter months can help to prevent colds, flu and more serious health problems such as heart attacks, strokes, pneumonia and depression.
Tips on how to improve your heating and save money on your energy bills include:
This information taken from Energy Savings Trust 2017 based on a detached property with gas central heating.
Tips on how to change your energy use:
Apply for free school meals
If you think your child is entitled to free school meals please apply online here https://liverpool.gov.uk/benefits/free-school-meals/application-form/
You should still apply even if your child is in Nursery-Year 2 as school is given extra funding and you will be entitled to free school meal vouchers during half term (when the scheme is available.
If you are successful with your application please let the school office know.
If you find yourself in crisis you can apply for support to get food and basic necessities for you and your family including gas and electric vouchers (urgent needs) and furniture and household essentials (home needs).
You may need support in an emergency or crisis such as a fire or flood, or you have had to move due to violence or fear of violence, or you are leaving care or prison and need support to stay in the community.
We may also be able to provide support if you are struggling financially and unable to pay the council's green waste collection charge.
For more information visit https://liverpool.gov.uk/benefits/help-in-a-crisis/liverpool-citizens-support-scheme/