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Family Information 15 March 2024
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Issue 15 March: Produced in partnership with NHS Dorset and Parent Carers Together

🍽 Easter holiday supermarket vouchers
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The UK Government is continuing to provide food support during the Easter holiday under the Household Support Fund.

BCP Council Family Information Service can provide a £30 food voucher for eligible pre-school age children living in Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole.
To be eligible for a voucher, children must be aged 0 to five, have not yet started school, live in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and currently meet at least one of the following criteria:
  • receiving early years pupil premium funding for three and four year olds at an early years setting in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the spring term (please note that this is different to the early education funding that all three and four year olds receive)
  • receiving two year old early education funding at an early years setting in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the spring term
  • currently have an open case with social worker and/or Early help family support worker and of pre-school age.
The application form closes at 11pm on Wednesday 27 March 2024.

If you received food vouchers for the February holiday and have not received an email advising that you are still eligible, please contact the Family Information Service on 01202 093131 to discuss, rather than complete the application form. It may mean that your child is no longer eligible under that criteria, and the team will advise of alternative solutions / actions.

Vouchers for school aged children will be issued directly by the school.

Other support available to help with the cost of living in the links below.
Apply for supermarket vouchers here
Cost of living help website
Ridgewater Energy - energy saving advice and other support

🐰 Easter activities for the whole family
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Can you believe the Easter holidays are just around the corner? 🤔

We're thrilled to bring you an exciting line up of Easter activities for you and your family - and there will be more to come!

From Easter craft at our BCP Libraries, to Art in the Park where your little artists can explore their talents using nature as inspiration. You can take your child on a treasure or bug hunt, or enjoy fun activities for children with special educational needs and disabilities... you are covered! 🎨🌼🏴‍☠️🤸🏽‍♂️🐞👇🏽
Family Information Directory - Easter activities

🤸🏽‍♂️ Funded activities for eligible children during Easter break
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The Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) is a Department for Education funded programme providing holiday club places (with a hot lunch), for 5 to 16 year olds who are eligible for benefit-related free school meals.

A range of fantastic opportunities are available this Easter across BCP area including sports, art and crafts, egg hunts, dance, film-making, den-building, circus skills… and much more!  

**NEW** We have two new HAF clubs offering funded places at Easter: 360 Degree Sports Coaching at Hillbourne School and ProCoaching at The Cornerstone Academy.

The full list of our 30 Easter HAF providers across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole can be found on the Family Information Directory in the link below.

Book now to avoid disappointment!
HAF information for parents and carers

Tax Free Childcare
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Do you need childcare before, after school or during school holidays? 🤔

With a Tax Free Childcare account working parents, including the self-employed, can pay for approved childcare and they will:
  • get an extra £2 for every £8 paid in
  • get up to £2000 per child, per year or up to £4000 if your child is disabled
  • pay for childcare for children up to 11 years old or 17 years old if they have a disability.
Find more information in the links below.
Tax Free Childcare information
Childcare during the school holidays
You can still help shape family hub services
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We are changing the way we deliver family hub services and we would like your views on what support is important to help you and your family.
Family hubs are welcoming and friendly places you can go when you need some help or advice. They are for all families with children and young people from birth to 19 years old, and up to 25 years for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Your views will help shape how we deliver these services in the future.

The consultation has been extended to Friday 22 March.
Have your say here

💤 Safer Sleep Week - 11 to 17 March 2024
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'The Safest Place' is this year's theme for #SaferSleepWeek from The Lullaby Trust around reducing sudden infant death syndrome (also known as SIDS).

Find out about simple ways to create a safe sleep space for your baby that will help to protect their vulnerable airway and reduce the risk of SIDS and accidents.
Safer sleep advice from The Lullaby Trust
♥ Volunteering drop-in sessions
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Would you like to meet new people, learn something new, support your local community and have fun?

We are holding our volunteer drop-ins where you can explore the options and find out all about it on the following dates:
📅 Tuesdays 19 and 26 March 2024
⏰ 8.30am to 11am
 📍  Townsend Community Centre, Jewell Road, Bournemouth, BH8 0LT

If you are passionate about your local community and are interested in finding out about the huge range of volunteering opportunities within BCP Council, please do come along and have an informal chat with us.

Julie, our Volunteer Co-ordinator, will be delighted to meet you. If you cannot attend but would like to find out more, please visit the link below.
Volunteering in BCP area
🥦 Food Waste Action Week - 18 to 24 March
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During this week, the focus is on encouraging everyone to “Choose What You’ll Use” by opting for loose fruit and vegetables instead of packaged ones.

The idea is simple: when you buy loose produce, you can select exactly what you need, reducing the chances of food going to waste. In fact, if all apples, bananas, and potatoes were sold loose, we could save a whopping 60,000 tonnes of food waste!
So next time you’re shopping, consider going loose and making a positive impact on both your wallet and the environment. Learn more and do the quiz in the link below. 🍎🥕🍌
Food Waste Action Week

📖 Screen break tip of the month for 0 to fives
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If you need support with your children's speech and language, please contact your local family hub here and find activities to try below.
Home activities for you and your child
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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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Issue 15 March: Produced in partnership with NHS Dorset
🍽 Easter holiday supermarket vouchers
The UK Government is continuing to provide food support during the Easter holiday under the Household Support Fund.
BCP Council Family Information Service can provide a £30 food voucher for eligible pre-school age children living in Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole.
To be eligible for a voucher, children must be aged 0 to five, have not yet started school, live in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and currently meet at least one of the following criteria:
* receiving early years pupil premium funding for three and four year olds at an early years setting in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (Please note that this is different to the early education funding that all three and four year olds receive) in the spring term
* receiving two year old early education funding at an early years setting in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the spring term
* currently have an open case with social worker and/or Early help family support worker and of pre-school age.
The application form closes at 11pm on Wednesday 27 March 2024.
If you received food vouchers for the February holiday and have not received an email advising that you are still eligible, please contact the Family Information Service on 01202 093131 to discuss, rather than complete the application form. It may mean that your child is no longer eligible under that criteria, and the team will advise of alternative solutions/actions.
Vouchers for school aged children will be issued directly by the school.
Other support available to help with the cost of living in the links below.
Apply for Supermarket Vouchers here
Cost of living help website
Ridgewater Energy - energy saving advice and other support
🐰 Easter activities for the whole family
Can you believe Easter holidays are just around the corner? 🤔
We're thrilled to bring you an exciting line up of Easter activities for you and your family - and there will be more to come!
From Easter craft at our BCP Libraries, to Art in the Park where your little artists can explore their talents using nature as inspiration. You can take your child on a treasure or bug hunt, or enjoy fun and exciting activities for children with special educational needs and disabilities... you are covered! 🎨🌼🏴‍☠️🤸🏽‍♂️🐞👇🏽
Family Information Directory - Easter activities
🤸🏽‍♂️ Funded activities for eligible children during Easter break
The Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) is a Department for Education funded programme providing holiday club places (with a hot lunch), for 5 to 16 year olds who are eligible for benefit-related free school meals.
A range of fantastic opportunities are available this Easter across BCP area including sports, art and crafts, egg hunts, dance, film-making, den-building, circus skills… and much more!
**NEW** We have two new HAF clubs offering funded places at Easter: 360 Degree Sports Coaching at Hillbourne School and ProCoaching at The Cornerstone Academy.
The full list of our 30 Easter HAF providers across BCP can be found on the Family Information Directory in the link below.
Book now to avoid disappointment!
HAF information for parents and carers
Tax Free Childcare
Do you need childcare before, after school or during school holidays? 🤔
With a Tax Free Childcare account working parents, including the self-employed, can pay for approved childcare and they will:
* get an extra £2 for every £8 paid in
* get up to £2000 per child, per year or up to £4000 if your child is disabled
* pay for childcare for children up to 11 years old or 17 years old if they have a disability.
Find more information in the links below.
Tax Free Childcare information
Childcare during the school holidays
💤 Safer Sleep Week - 11 to 17 March 2024
'The Safest Place' is this year's theme for #SaferSleepWeek from The Lullaby Trust around reducing sudden infant death syndrome (also known as SIDS).
Find out about simple ways to create a safe sleep space for your baby that will help to protect their vulnerable airway and reduce the risk of SIDS and accidents.
Safer sleep advice from The Lullaby Trust
♥ Volunteering drop-in sessions
Would you like to meet new people, learn something new, support your local community and have fun?
We are holding our volunteer drop-ins where you can explore the options and find all about it on the following dates:
📅 Tuesdays 19 and 26 March 2024
⏰ 8.30am to 11am
📍
Townsend Community Centre, Jewell Road, Bournemouth, BH8 0LT
If you are passionate about your local community and are interested in finding out about the huge range of volunteering opportunities within BCP Council, please do come along and have an informal chat with us.
Julie, our Volunteer Co-ordinator, will be delighted to meet you. If you cannot attend but would like to find out more, please visit the link below.
Volunteering in BCP area
🥦 Food Waste Action Week - 18 to 24 March
During this week, the focus is on encouraging everyone to “Choose What You’ll Use” by opting for loose fruit and vegetables instead of packaged ones.
The idea is simple: when you buy loose produce, you can select exactly what you need, reducing the chances of food going to waste. In fact, if all apples, bananas, and potatoes were sold loose, we could save a whopping 60,000 tonnes of food waste!
So next time you’re shopping, consider going loose and making a positive impact on both your wallet and the environment. Learn more and do the quiz in the link below. 🍎🥕🍌
Food Waste Action Week
📖 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.
Home activities for you and your child
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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