🌞 What's on over May half term / 💦 Paddling pools set to re-open...

🌟 Exciting childcare news for working parents...
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Issue 28 May: Produced in partnership with NHS Dorset
🌞 What's on over May half term
🤩 Exciting nature trails in the grounds of grand houses, pirate themed adventure golf and craft at your local library are just a few of the events and activities that can be enjoyed this May half term across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. 🐞🎭⛳
Explore further by clicking the link below and visiting the BCP Council Family Information Directory for even more activities, including many that are completely free.
May half term news feature
Half term activities on BCP Council Family Information Directory
💦😎 Making a splash this summer!
Local children will be having splashing fun in the sun, as three key paddling pools are set to reopen later this month.
Preparations to reopen Redhill paddling pool, The Quomps Splashpark in Christchurch and Hamworthy Park paddling pool this summer are all underway.
More info: making a splash this summer
🍃 New play area at Broadstone Recreation Ground
We have supported Broadstone Neighbourhood Forum to bring an awesome new play ground to Broadstone Recreation Ground!
We can’t wait to see young local adventurers explore and enjoy it! 🌳 🛝
Find a park, play area or outdoor space near you
Are you a parent separating or already separated?
Join 'Triple P', our five-week parenting programme designed to make
parenting easier during this challenging time.
Learn how to:
👉🏽 navigate changes in your family dynamics
👉🏽 create a happier home environment
👉🏽 apply positive parenting techniques to support your child's development
👉🏽 take care of yourself and manage stress.
You can attend with or without your ex-partner, together or separately.
To be referred to this programme, please email:
relationshipsmatter@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
.
For more details including course dates see below.
Triple P Family Transitions Programme
SEND parents: six week Healthy Parent Carer Programme
Are you a parent carer of a child with a special educational need or disability? Parent Carers Together know how tough life can be and the extra stresses that you carry.
Why not join the next Healthy Parent Carer Programme? This is a free six week programme delivered by Parent Carers Together and open to all BCP parents with children and young people with SEND (with or without formal diagnosis) to help you prioritise your health and well-being.
Complete the online application form
, and find out more below.
Healthy Parent Carer Programme
🛒 Still time to apply for your May half term supermarket voucher
The UK Government is continuing to provide food support during the May half term holiday under the Household Support Fund.
BCP Council Family Information
can provide a £15 supermarket food voucher for eligible pre-school age children living in Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole.
Vouchers for school aged children will be issued directly by the school.
The application form is now open and closes at 11pm on Sunday 2 June 2024. Full details and application form below.
May half term supermarket voucher for pre-school age children
🏠
Are you are struggling with the rise in the cost of living?
You may be eligible for the new round of Household Support Fund (HSF), which is funded by the UK Government.
✏️ Applications are now open
to provide short-term financial support for household essentials.
There are also other schemes available to help you with the cost of living, including grants to help community groups develop projects to help local residents. Find out more about this and other financial support options in the links below.
Financial support options
Household Support Fund returns to help residents in need
🌟 Exciting childcare news for working parents!
Working parents of nine month olds can now apply for an eligibility code for up to 15 hours of funded childcare available from September 2024.
Find out everything you need to know about childcare funding and how to apply below.
Apply for free childcare if you're working
Childcare entitlement - information for parents
Information on local childcare and childcare funding
📖 Have you had your say on library services?
We've had lots of adult responses, but we need to hear from more children and young people, so please could you encourage all members of the family to take part!
We have three surveys available online and paper versions are available in any BCP Council library:
👩‍🦰
Adult survey
👶
Younger children's survey
🧒
Children and young people's survey (for those aged 10 and over).
We also have an An Easy Read paper survey.
Click on the image below to view our video on how members of our community are enjoying our libraries and please complete the survey. Thank you!
Have your say on Library Services
📚 Screen break tip of the month for 0 to fives
If you need support with your children's speech and language, please contact your local family hub here
and find activities to try below.
Activities to try at home
Our SEND Local Offer provides information on services and activities for children and young people living in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole aged 0 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities.
Our SEND Local Offer
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