COMMUNITY
coffee morning
As those of you have previously been part of our community will know, Mrs Phillipson and/or Mrs Woollon have held an informal coffee morning once a month where Parents/Carers have had a chance to unwind and chat after the morning drop-off with a theme sometimes thrown in for good measure! Given the current situation of not being able to have any visitors inside school, we have been puzzling over how we can carry these on without putting anyone at risk. With this in mind, we are reaching out to you, as Parents/Carer to see if anyone has any ideas! We would welcome any suggestions, so please do get in touch via the school office, phone or in person, or at the Moss Way gate. All ideas will be gratefully received as we would love to have something in place to "meet up" (in whatever form) this term
On a similar note, the Macmillan Coffee Morning is scheduled for Friday 25th September, so any ideas of how we can continue to support this invaluable cause will also be very welcome - please do get in touch, we look forward to hearing your ideas.
On a similar note, the Macmillan Coffee Morning is scheduled for Friday 25th September, so any ideas of how we can continue to support this invaluable cause will also be very welcome - please do get in touch, we look forward to hearing your ideas.
nursing service
| Nursing Service 5.5.20 |
operation encompass
| Operation Encompass Poster |
| Operation Encompass Letter |
community provision
This flyer tells you about free counselling for parents and families.
| Community Provision Launch |
cOURSES, FORUMS AND WEBINARS
Below are a letter and a flyer about online parenting courses in Autumn 2020
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Below you will find details of a webinar you can access which gives helpful support for parents of school age children.
| Webinar information |
hitchin food provision
The Hitchin Food Provision team have continued to provide support to families across the local area over the summer holidays. They also have funding to continue this support on an emergency basis. Please see attached the flyer which details who can access this support, information on the criteria and how to self-refer. Please also be aware that, even if we are not able to meet with parents directly at this time, we are still here for you. If you are struggling financially, please do come and see us, as we might be able to help or can certainly signpost to someone who might. To contact Mrs Woollon, please ring or email the office, or catch her at the school gate.
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food rescue hub
Hitchin Food Rescue Hub is back open now! If you have visited before, you may find there have been a few changes as The Hub is now operating under a more "grab and go" concept, due to social distancing. They have also changed location and added a new venue/day. Please see below for more details:
- Half Moon Pub, Sun Street, Hitchin, Thursdays from 9.30-11.30am
- Our Mutual Friend Pub, Broadwater, Stevenage, every Saturday morning 10am - 11.30am
Please also note that some limitations have been introduced - visitors can have two bags only at this time (one for fresh produce and fruit and the other for anything else they have got) and they request a donation of £5.
- Half Moon Pub, Sun Street, Hitchin, Thursdays from 9.30-11.30am
- Our Mutual Friend Pub, Broadwater, Stevenage, every Saturday morning 10am - 11.30am
Please also note that some limitations have been introduced - visitors can have two bags only at this time (one for fresh produce and fruit and the other for anything else they have got) and they request a donation of £5.
BEST BEFORE KITCHEN
The Family Centre are pleased to confirm that the Best Before Café will continue at Oughton Family Centre every Friday.. Families will be able to access foods destined to go to landfill, which are past their best-before dates but are still suitable to be eaten.
Oughton Family Centre will be holding this each Friday morning in the new year and would like to offer it to families in need in the local area first.
Food will be available between 9.45-11.30am without charge - just pop along *. Don't forget to bring your own carrier bags.
* On first visit, you will need to complete their registration form but this can be done when you arrive.
Oughton Family Centre will be holding this each Friday morning in the new year and would like to offer it to families in need in the local area first.
Food will be available between 9.45-11.30am without charge - just pop along *. Don't forget to bring your own carrier bags.
* On first visit, you will need to complete their registration form but this can be done when you arrive.
FINANCIAL ADVICE FOR PARENTS
SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army in Letchworth provide the LETCHWORTH ARK COMMUNITY DROP-IN every Thursday from 9.30 - 11.30am. This is a community drop-in providing practical and emotional support. They can also provide basic things most people take for granted: warm clothes, bedding, personal items and a hot meal and a chat.
If clients require professional advice or help, Salvation Army can support and signpost as necessary.
Please contact 01462 677263 for more information.
They also have Employment Plus attending the drop-in every other week - see poster.
If clients require professional advice or help, Salvation Army can support and signpost as necessary.
Please contact 01462 677263 for more information.
They also have Employment Plus attending the drop-in every other week - see poster.
| Employment Plus Poster |
useful support links
| Parental Support |