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Updates

Tuesday 25th June, 2024

Summer HAF (Holiday Activities & Food) Programme

Bookings for the Summer HAF (Holiday Activities & Food) programme are now open!

There are free places available on the programme for children and young people aged 4 (reception class age) to 16, who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals and for those who have been referred onto HAF by school.

If your child is eligible, a printed copy of the HAF Information Leaflet was sent home yesterday. Our school code is printed inside this leaflet. You can also contact school for the code.

Please visit the Shropshire HAF webpages (Holiday activities and food programme (HAF) | Shropshire Council) for more information.

If you have any questions, please contact the school office.  Thank you.

https://next.shropshire.gov.uk/early-years-education-and-learning/holiday-activities-and-food-programme-haf/haf-holiday-clubs/

Monday 24th June, 2024

Flag Football

Today, 10 boys in Jaguar class were chosen to gain more experience in the new, exciting game of Flag Football, which will also appear in the Olympics for the first time, this year in Paris. It’s a mixture of tag rugby and NFL. We learned more about the rules and skills involved this morning before playing in some games this afternoon. Hopefully the children will be inspired to enjoy playing the game more in the future whilst also teaching the other children in school how to play.

Friday 21st June, 2024

Stikins Name Labels

PTA have linked up with Stikins Name Labels to help find a cost effective way for parents to easily name school uniform, shoes, lunch boxes and many other items whilst raising money for the school at no extra cost.

Stikins have offered to provide 5 FREE name labels for each child in the school – We will need to provide your child’s name but no other details.  Please could you let the admin office know by Wednesday 26th June if you do not wish us to share your child’s name to receive these free samples.  Thank you.

Tuesday 18th June, 2024

News from Shropshire Family Info Service

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Hello and welcome to the latest Family Information Service newsletter. Our job is to give you the info and resources you need to help your family life run a little smoother. We can help with:

  • Childcare – finding it and advice on paying for it
  • Local baby and toddler groups
  • Events, clubs, activities, and fun things to do in the school holidays, for all ages
  • Getting parenting and family support
  • Finding health and wellbeing support

We cover everything and anything to do with family life, so if you have a question, chances are we’ll be able to help, or if we can’t, we’ll point you in the direction of someone who can. Find us on Facebook, Instagram or X. Call 01743 254400 or email ShropshireFIS@shropshire.gov.uk  
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Playtime with books

Bond with your baby over books

Playtime with Books is a new, free programme in Shropshire, supporting parents to explore books with their 10-24 month old children in a fun and playful way!

What’s on offer

  • Five online learning sessions that you can watch when it suits you
  • Four free books to keep, sent to your home
  • Three one to one video calls with a facilitator, who can support you throughout

Sign up before 1 July 2024. Limited places available.

What do other parents think?

“Amazing. For me and for my little one. We grew and we learned a lot together whilst on the programme” Mum of 2 year old

“This program has really helped us learn to enjoy books together on a deeper level. We feel more connected!” Dad of 2 year old

“It helped me to build on the good techniques I was already trying and gave me some new ideas about how to share books with my child” Mum of 1 year old

Sign up here

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Feel confident with Family Foundations

There is so much to prepare for when you are expecting a baby. One area that sometimes get overlooked, is how a baby will affect your relationship with your partner. Our new Family Foundations Course, which is free for Shropshire residents, will give you and your partner the skills and confidence you need to create the best family possible for your little one.

With sessions held before and after the arrival of your baby, the course will help you support each other through the big changes ahead. To book on to a Family Foundations course near you, please speak to your midwife.

Find out more

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15 Hours funded childcare

Apply now for September

If you are a working parent with a child who will be between 9 months and 3 years old on 31 August 2024, you can apply now for 15 hours funded childcare per week to start in September 2024.

We recommend applying as early as you can so that you get the code you need for the free hours ready for September.

If you are not sure what you are entitled to, the childcare choices website has a quick eligibility checker, which makes it easy to find out what you can get, and includes details on how to apply.

Find out more

Young carers in Shropshire

Does your child help to look after someone?

Does your child help look after someone at home who is ill, or has a mental or physical disability? They may do things like:

  • Practical tasks, such as cooking, housework, shopping and family budgeting
  • Emotional support, such as talking to someone who is distressed
  • Personal care, such as helping someone out of bed with a hoist and to help them to dress
  • Helping with siblings
  • Helping to give medicine, collecting prescriptions

If so, they are a young carer. Shropshire Young Carers offer support to young carers in Shropshire, through groups, fun activities and day trips, plus one to one support. They give children a break from caring responsibilities and the chance to meet other young carers.

Find out more

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Digital support Programme

Free support to make the most of digital technology

Are you struggling to keep up with your kids when it comes to tech? You may be eligible for free support through the Shropshire Digital Skills Programme.

If you are any of the following, then you could get one-to-one support from a tech savvy volunteer.

  • Live alone
  • Receive a means-tested benefit or on a low income
  • Provide unpaid care for a friend or family member who can’t manage without your help
  • Receive paid or unpaid care
  • Have a disability or health condition
  • Are over 65 years old

Digital support takes place in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, with volunteers offering support in a friendly, welcoming, and supportive space. As well as one-to-one support, the programme also has a limited number of free devices and free connectivity to the internet for participants unable to afford their own.

Click the button below to find a venue offering support near you.

Find out more

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Launch into Veg

Launch into Veg – free course

We all know that vegetables are important. Every parent wants the best for their children, and to give them the best start to a healthy life. But raising healthy kids is hard, even harder if you are short of time, feeling the squeeze of the cost of living, or facing other challenges. Half of parents say they struggle to get their kids to eat vegetables. Simply Veg is here to help.

Do your kids eat little or no veg? Does getting them to try new veg feel like a never-ending battle? Launch into Veg is a new free online programme specifically designed to help parents whose children eat little or no veg. The 7 simple steps will help your child eat one more veg by the end of the course.

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Worried that more than football is about to kick-off?

The UEFA EURO 2024 championship kicked off last weekend. Whilst football itself is not the cause of domestic abuse, research shows that rates of domestic abuse increase during football championships.

Did you know Shropshire Domestic Abuse Service run drop-in sessions right across the county to help make their service accessible to all. They are open to anyone over 16 who needs information, support or advice about domestic abuse, and would like to talk to someone face-to-face. No appointment is necessary. If you are attending a session at a busy venue, such as a food bank, just ask for Sadie.

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Get fruity this summer

Visiting a pick your own fruit farm is a great summer activity for all the family. Check out our list of places in and around Shropshire.

🍓 Bellis Brothers Wrexham https://www.bellisbrothers.co.uk/

🍓 Magical Malpas Pick Your Own Farm https://www.magicalmalpaspyofarm.com/

🍓 Woore Fruit Farm – North Shropshire https://www.facebook.com/woorefruitfarm

🍓 Bearstone Fruit Farm – Market Drayton https://www.facebook.com/Bearstonefruitfarm

🍓 Hungers Heath Farm, Market Drayton https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063441715509

🍓 Holly Farm Garden Centre, Prees, Whitchurch https://hollyfarmgardencentre.co.uk/

🍓 Arscott Farm, Shrewsbury https://arscottfarm.co.uk/

🍓 Grange Farm, Bridgnorth https://www.grangefarmhilton.com/

🍓 Essington Farm, WV11 2AZ https://www.essingtonfarm.co.uk/

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Tuesday 18th June, 2024

Tempest Class Photos

Dear Parent/Carer,

It’s time to find a spot on the mantelpiece or a space on the wall as I’m delighted to let you know that your child’s recent class photograph is now ready to view and purchase. To view the photo and place an order, please see the link on dojo.

Tempest offer a free “deliver to school” option that is open for approximately 14 days, alternatively, home delivery is available at a cost of £5 postage and packing.

If you need assistance or have any questions regarding placing an order, please call Tempest on 01736 751555 (option 3) or click on the “contact” button on their website home page (htempest.co.uk)

Thank you.

Thursday 6th June, 2024

Myddle Village Hall – Parking Today

There is an event on at the hall this afternoon and the car park is currently full.  Please allow extra time to park or walk if possible.

Monday 3rd June, 2024

Shropshire Sings Reminder 

We still have some places available for children in KS2 (Yrs 3-6) to take part in Shropshire Sings at the West Mid Showground on Tuesday 11th June.  The children have been practising the songs with Mrs White in assembly. We would love them to join children from Baschurch and lots of other schools across the country to sing together in this concert.
If you would like your child to take part in this special event, please complete the slip (copy of the letter attached) and return to the school office as soon as possible.