Wellbeing Support

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We are pleased to advise that the families of pupils eligible for benefit-related Free School Meals (including 24U and EYPP children who are in a school nursery class) are once again to be provided with support towards food costs for the October 2022 half-term holiday (for 5 days - 5 x £3 = £15 per pupil).  This is being provided through a Government grant from the Department of Works and Pensions (the Household Support Fund).  Further funding will be provided for Christmas 2022 holiday period (10 days, £30 per pupil) and the February 2023 half-term break (5 days, £15 per pupil).

We are only able to provide this financial support for benefits entitled FSM pupils and are unable to continue to provide vouchers for other vulnerable families due to limits on the funding available. 

If you need support but don’t qualify for this funding, they can be directed to the Council’s Welfare Support Team application line - 0345 678 9078 (option 2) for support.

 Have fun with your friends, learn new skills, gain confidence and get involved! 

Shropshire Council is working

with local schools, voluntary and

community organisations, and

childcare providers to run an exciting

holiday programme this winter,

Shropshire HAF (Holiday Activities

and Food).

There are free places available on the

programme for children and young

people aged 4, (in reception class or

equivalent), to 16, who are eligible

for benefits-related free school meals

and for those who have been referred

onto HAF by a professional. (See

page 5 for more information about

referrals).

During 19 to 23 December 2022,

children and young people are

invited to take part in a range of fun

activities, happening at 43 venues

from across the county.

Use this Guide to find out what

activities will suit your child/

ren. There is something on offer

for everyone, including sports,

arts, cooking, forest schools and

other exciting opportunities. Free

nutritious meals will be provided at

each session, as well as information

on nutrition to benefit the whole

family.

A timetable of all winter holiday

activity, with dates and times is

available at

www.shropshire.gov.uk/haf

  We work in partnership with Crane Quality Counselling who offer help to everyone, including Individuals Couples Families Parents Siblings Blended Families, Extended Families, Forces Veterans Prisoners, Homeless and Bereavement Services. Whilst costs vary depending on the type of counselling service being offered. They understand that many clients cannot afford to pay the full cost of counselling so will always discuss at your first appointment a fee at a level you can afford. Contact:

01743 240 546

www.cranecounselling.co.uk

Alongside our new uniform stock we have an assortment of preloved uniform available free of charge (stock may vary).

We can also signpost parents and carers to additional support if required - contact the school office for further information.

Every Sunday from 10.30am until 12.00 noon you are welcome to come along to our Food Share. 

In partnership with Shrewsbury Food Hub we have lots of surplus food from local supermarkets to share with everyone. Just bring a bag and come and help us get all this good food eaten.

Once a month our partner Charity runs a baby share to support families with children 0-5 years old. Fort further details go to www.babystop.uk