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Exciting activities for Herefordshire children receiving benefits related free school meals this Easter
Wed 28 Feb 2024‘Here for Herefordshire Holidays’
Exciting activities for Herefordshire children receiving benefits related free school meals this Easter
If you are a parent or carer of a school aged child 5 to 16 years old (Reception to year 11) who is eligible for benefits-related free school meals,
You can book up to 16 hours of free activities throughout the Easter holidays. The programme is running from Sat 23rd March to Friday 5th April 2024.
This Easter we have a huge range of activities to take part in; Flip Out, trampoline, outdoor activities, farm visit, football, cooking, swimming, biking, circus skills, climbing, racket games, gym, aerial workshops, forest school, dance, boxing, craft and so much more. Your child will also receive a free nutritious meal during each session. Some providers are able to offer provision for children with SEND or additional needs.
Eligible families can book their places through the holiday activities page on the Talk Community website from Monday 4th March 2024:
Here for Herefordshire Holidays Programme - Talk Community Directory
Places are limited and will be allocated on a ‘first come first served’ basis.
We understand children aren’t always able to attend booked activities, however, We would kindly request that children are cancelled off the session via the booking system to enable others to attend.
The activities are only available to children who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals and checks will be made to ensure that children meet this criteria.
If you have a question about the ‘Here for Herefordshire Holidays’ Programme, please contact the team:
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme has been funded nationally by the Department for Education.
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Halo Leisure Centre
Thu 08 Feb 2024Pupils from year 8 upwards have been busy developing and completing their personal exercise programmes at Halo Gym. Health & Fitness is a big part of our PE curriculum and pupils have been busy applying the key theoretical knowledge learnt in the classroom to be able to design and follow their own programme independently.
Many of our pupils, both past and present have gone on to join the gym following our free inductions and taster sessions within the curriculum. Our pupils have been a credit to the school when attending the gym and Mr Reed has been proud to have members of the public complimenting them on their independence and excellent manners.
Don’t forget Thursday after school club changes to the gym after half term, an additional chance to have a session at the gym to build your fitness and confidence. 3.30pm finish, contact Mr Reed to sign up.
A huge thank you to Halo Leisure Centre staff for their excellent support and advice they offer our pupils and the fantastic partnership the school has with them.
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Safer Internet Day
Tue 06 Feb 2024Parents and carers
Safer Internet Day is a great opportunity to focus on online safety with your child, whatever their age. This year’s theme is all about change and influence online and we have created a range of pages to help you talk about these issues and ideas with your child, no matter how much time you have and in an age-appropriate way.
Safer Internet Day 2024 is celebrated on 6th February 2024, with thousands of people across the UK working together to champion youth voice and engage in conversations about how we can all work together to make the internet a great and safe place.
Help and advice for you as a parent or carer
Below we look to answer some of the key questions you may have this Safer Internet Day.
About Safer Internet Day 2024
Read more about the theme of the day.
https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2024
Things change so fast online, it’s hard to keep up with what my child is doing
My child keeps asking to play a game, or download an app that I don’t know about, what can I do?
My child is asking for a new device and I’m not sure they’re ready for one
I’m not sure if the content my child is watching is a good influence on them, what can I do?
What does an influencer do and how can they affect children’s behaviour?
My child is keen to share content and make a change online. How can I help them achieve this safely?
How to make a report online
Information to help you, if you need to make a report on an app, game, or website.
Safer Internet Video - https://youtu.be/SD5KW6dqnv0
Find out more about specific issues