Co-ordinated School Admissions - Top Tips for Parents in England

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What is co-ordinated admissions?

This advice applies if you have a child starting primary school (Yr R) or secondary school (Yr 7) in England for the first time (please note some LAs have a middle school point of entry also).

To access the School Admission Top Tips please click here.

To access the School Admissions Code please click here.

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: New Trust funding programme to support serving families overseas

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has launched Supporting Serving Families Overseas Programme under the Covenant Fund exciting three-year Funding Framework.

The Supporting Serving Families Overseas programme is now open for applications for grants of between £3,000 and £20,000, for projects that aim to assist serving families stationed at overseas bases and defence locations, focusing on addressing and recognising wellbeing issues faced by partners, children and young people during overseas posting.

What is the Supporting Serving Families Overseas programme all about?

The Trust ran a public consultation in 2023, which identified that one of the key areas to focus on was ‘ensuring our Armed Forces communities are not disadvantaged’.’ This family- focused programme will support serving families overseas by addressing their needs, including emotional wellbeing, mental health, social connections, and overall family dynamics. The aim is to better assist those deployed overseas alongside their Service personnel. The consultation findings are available to read on The Trust website.

Wiltshire: Apply now if your child is starting school in September 2025

Is your child starting primary or secondary school next year?

If so, applications are now open for you to apply online.

The deadline to apply for a primary school place is 15 January 2025 and you can find out the result on 16 April 2025.

The deadline to apply for a secondary school place is 31 October 2024 and you can find out the result on 3 March 2025.

Click here to apply online

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Togetherall - behind the smile

Behind every smile, there can be a story others can't always see, but you don't have to face it alone.

At Togetherall, you can talk about what you're going through anonymously and connect with others who understand.

Join the supportive community today and start the conversation that could make all the difference.

To find out more visit https://togetherall.com/en-gb/mental-health-support-for-all-uk-armed-forces-veterans/

Darlington: Rugby taster sessions for Ladies and Girls Thursdays from 6pm

 Ladies and girls rugby at Darlington Mowden Park. Currently recruiting players at all age groups.

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust - Home Ed Wildskills Sessions

 FREE thanks to Tamworth Borough Council as part of the Wild About Tamworth Project

Booking is essential* - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../home-ed-wildskills-at...

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

North Yorkshire: FREE Storytime for under 5's at your local Library

Now that the big kids are back at school, why not bring your little ones to storytime at our libraries?
Taking place every week, our storytime sessions for under 5’s are free to attend and lots of fun!

There’s no need to book and everyone is welcome to come along.

Please note, Richmond have changed the Tuesday afternoon session to now take place in the morning at 10:30am.

Turn up and join in - see you soon!

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Richmond: Mind Matters Every Friday

 

Event by Mind in Hambleton & Richmondshire

Morro Lounge

Duration: 2 hr

Public · Anyone 

If day-to-day things are becoming a struggle and you would like to speak to someone then please get in touch or pop along and meet us. We offer support and creative activities to help improve your mental health and wellbeing.

Every Friday at Morro Lounge. 10am - 12pm. No need to book!

Mind Matters - Funded by North Yorkshire County Council

For more info, feel free to contact us:
01609 780758

nyteam@darlingtonmind.com

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Lichfield: School Nurse Drop-in Clinic - Tuesdays 13.00-15.30

 School Nurse drop-in clinic has opened at Lichfield Family Hub. If you are a parent or carer of a 5-19 year old then this is for you! Pop along (you don't need an appointment) to discuss their health and wellbeing, every Tuesday 1.00-3.00pm

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Wales: Helpline Numbers

 

If you are in need of urgent support you can call/text one of these free phone helpline numbers.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.