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Welcome to your monthly Families Matter E-bulletin from the Parent and Family Support Service.

Each month we share information, advice and opportunities for you to join our networks, support groups or parenting sessions.

Read on to find out how you can connect with other parents and carers, participate in family activities, share your experiences and learn together.

To find out more about the Parent and Family Support Service and access our termly Families Matter magazine, visit our website.

Hear how Healthy Start can support your family

Did you know that you and your child(ren), up to the age of four years, can get free vitamins under the Healthy Start scheme?

You may also be eligible to get money for healthy food, milk and formula from when you are 10 weeks pregnant until your child is four years old.

Watch a new video with local parents sharing how the Healthy Start scheme has made a difference to their families and how other parents can check their eligibility for the pre-paid Healthy Start card. You can apply online or with support through your local children and family centre.

More information >

Applying for a nursery or reception school place for September 2023?

To support families with the nursery and reception school application process, the Transition Support Service in partnership with Pupil Services are offering free online advice sessions.

School Applications Advice >

Let's Talk SEND event success!

Over 75 parents and carers attended the Let's Talk SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) information event held at the Brady Arts and Community Centre earlier this month.

Co-produced with the Tower Hamlets Independent SEND Parent Forum and the Parent and Carer Council, the information marketplace featured various education, health and community organisations who spoke to families about their services.

Parents and carers also heard from senior leaders in Tower Hamlets about the planned improvements to services that support children with SEND and their families. The presentation shown at the event can be found here.

For more information, email parentalengagement@towerhamlets.gov.uk

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Coffee Morning at school are every Tuesday morning from 9am till 10am.

We are so passionate about getting as many children fit, active and healthy as possible.

Parents can book online for a funded space by going to -

https://ssseducationgroupltd.coordinate.cloud/project/37807

Parents who are not eligible for a funded space can book a paid space at -

https://superstarsportuk.class4kids.co.uk/camp/117

We would absolutely love for you to help us in our goal of getting as many local children active and healthy this winter. If you could please send it to your families we would be extremely grateful.

Have a lovely week.

Kindest regards,

Billy

Billy Densham

SSS Education Group LTD

This cyberbullying guide that provides parents and teachers with valuable tips for keeping our kids safe online: https://www.wizcase.com/blog/a-comprehensive-cyberbullying-guide-for-parents/

Please use the article so that more parents can learn how to protect their kids online.

I hope we can build a safer internet for everyone,

Other languages for posters and leaflets can be found here:

Flu vaccination for children: leaflets and posters - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Schools Vaccination website: School Vaccinations UK. You can find the e-consent form here and a number and email for contacting LBTH school vaccination team, for any specific questions.

NHS Flu vaccinations for children –Video links

English: https://youtu.be/cI2eYPEIcCU

Turkish: https://youtu.be/-sFb44UYjGs

Romanian: https://youtu.be/05eDpnECvks

Spanish: https://youtu.be/AgJq7aGv5qY

Panjabi: https://youtu.be/p40yw42YxGA

Bengali: https://youtu.be/_S12zhCCn2Y

Polish: https://youtu.be/XeXBbLt6kiU

‘ShareGoodTimesNotFlu’ website would be good for your website: UK Child Flu vaccination programme | Share good times not flu

Adults can book a free vaccination if eligible: Book or manage a free NHS flu vaccination at a pharmacy - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Search for a pharmacy (For adults to book a Flu Vaccine) Find a pharmacy that offers the NHS flu vaccine - NHS - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

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We are running clinics in Tower Hamlets for any children that may have missed the opportunity to receive the flu vaccination at school.

from our Clinical Director, this is to combat the misinformation around Group A strep and the flu vaccine.

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Applying for a nursery or reception school place for September 2023?

To support families with the nursery and reception school application process, the Transition Support Service in partnership with Pupil Services are offering free online advice sessions.

School Applications Advice >

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SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD'S MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Wednesday 8th February 12.30 pm (1 Hour)

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News and information to support your work with families: Thursday update for professionals 16th March 2023

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Papa Young Stay and Play for male Carers: Please share attachment with schools & Families.

Every Tuesday 10-11
Bow Community Hub E3 3QE

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Join us at the Festival of Communities

Join us at the Festival of Communities, returning this year on 10th June in Stepney Green Park and 11th June on the Queen Mary University of London's Mile End campus! The event will be open from 11:30am to 4:30pm on both days.

The Festival was created by Queen Mary in collaboration with Tower Hamlets community organisations to provide an opportunity where everyone can come together and explore the best of Tower Hamlets.

Save the date in your calendar, and bring your family and friends for loads of FREE family activities, games and interactive experiences.

More details - www.qmul.ac.uk/festival

#FestivalOfCommunities #TowerHamlets

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Please do NOT idle your vehicle engines outside our school gates. When crossing roads, please be mindful of traffic around the area.

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Attendance Guidance

The DfE has issued some guidance for parents on non-attendance for mild illness as well as a reminder of their guidance on non-attendance on mental health grounds.

There is also advice from the Royal College of General Practitioners on the role of the GP in promoting good attendance, particularly the 5 principles they are recommending GPs adhere to.