Highlands: Colder days are upon us, how to find out about school closures from Highland Council

❆ With colder days upon us, take a note of our school closures webpage and details of the school closure freephone number ❆ 

💻 www.highland.gov.uk/schoolclosures

📞 0800 564 2272 Have your school's PIN ready when you call. PIN available on the website.

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More support for Service Leavers transitioning to civilian life

 

Personnel leaving the Military are to receive more support for finding jobs in civilian life thanks to a new contract between the Ministry of Defence and Reed.

• Number of professional training courses for soon-to-be veterans more than doubled.
• New Career Transition Partnership (CTP) with Reed in Partnership will continue the award-winning work supporting service leavers.
• Training in areas ranging from transport to cyber security will give service leavers the best opportunity of finding employment.

More support for service leavers transitioning to civilian life - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Military Coworking Network - hub expansion

 

The Military Coworking Network (MCN) is thrilled to announce a huge advancement in its mission to support military partners and spouses. Following a successful evaluation of the pilot project, the MCN - through partners the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) - has secured substantial funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Trust Fund (AFCTF). This grant marks a turning point for the MCN, enabling us to transition from a pilot phase to a permanent and expanding fixture within the military community.

The AFCTF's generous support will facilitate the opening of at least three additional Military Coworking Hubs in 2024, further extending our reach and impact. These new hubs will embody the same spirit and objectives that have driven the success of our existing locations, offering a supportive and collaborative environment tailored to the unique needs of military spouses who want to create independent professional lives alongside military life.

Lancashire County Council: How to claim 15 hours free childcare including how to get your code

Applications are now open for eligible working parents of 2-year-olds to receive 15 hours funded childcare, starting from April 2024.

Apply at: https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-childcare-if-youre-working.

If you have a Tax-Free Childcare account you can apply for a code within your next reconfirmation window.
Find out more at: https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/.../how-to-claim-15.../.

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Grantham: Family Services Directory & Local Offer Lincolnshire

FSD

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Grantham: South Kesteven District Council - Cost of living support for families

To ensure that residents have access to all the information they need, SKDC is sharing facts and pointers on a wide range of help and support available that could benefit them, a relative, friend or neighbour.

SKDC Cost of Living Support

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Grantham: Starting school this year?

If your child was born between 1 Sep 2019 and 31 Aug 2020, they will be eligible to commence school from Sep 2024.

You will need to apply for a reception place even if your child already attends a nursery or pre-school. Easiest way being online: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/schooladmissions, however, you can also call: 01522 782030 to make a telephone application or request a paper form.

For further advice email:  schooladmissions@lincolnshire.gov.uk or speak to your local school. Also check if your child is eligible for school transport by visiting: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/education

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Grantham: we are withyou in Lincolnshire

We are a free and confidential service for people affected by drugs and alcohol.

we are withyou

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Chester: Cheshire's Natural Health Service (Health Walks, Healthy Conversations, Gardening for All, Mindful Contact with Nature)

Cheshire’s Natural Health Service uses the west of the county’s green space assets to help tackle local health inequalities.

Following our postponement of activities due to the pandemic, we are gradually starting up again. Each activity has been risk-assessed and there are some changes to how we’re operating.

Please CLICK HERE to see the full programme

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Chepstow: Chepstow Town Council Instagram Page

Give @chepstowtc a follow on Instagram to stay up to date with town council news, community information and local events!

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