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Online safety newsletter May 2020

Tue 28 Apr 2020 Mr Youngman

The latest online safety newsletter is available here or on the e-safety page of the website.

Kirkby High School Y6 update

Tue 28 Apr 2020 Mr Youngman

Kirkby High School have sent out the following update for year 6 pupils regarding transition.

Free school meals vouchers extended to include Aldi

Thu 23 Apr 2020 Mr Youngman

Dear Parent/Carer

Important FSM Vouchers

A new Free School Meal voucher worth £30 will be issued with effect from 27th April 2020 for all children who are entitled to free school meals.

The FSM voucher also applies to children from reception to year 2 who qualify for the Universal Free School Meals scheme

The voucher issued will cover the period 27.04.2020 to 08.05.2020. (10 days)

The local Authority has informed schools today that Aldi supermarket vouchers will now be an option for your supermarket preference. However please note - Aldi is only available from Monday 27th April 2020 onwards . This means any previous vouchers you have been assigned and have not downloaded before this date will remain at the supermarket you have already chosen.

At the moment the preference of the supermarket can only be amended by the school - therefore if you want to change your supermarket choice to Aldi you must email eastcroft.de@knowsley.gov.uk before 3pm tomorrow -24.04.2020.

DO NOT RING EASTCROFT PARK SCHOOL OFFICE YOU MUST EMAIL .

If you do not email before 3pm on 24.04.2020 you will not be able to change your supermarket preference for the voucher issued on Monday.

If you require any further information please email eastcroft.de@knowsley.gov.uk and your email will be answered - again do not ring the school office

thank you

Knowsley foodbank distribution points

Mon 20 Apr 2020 Mr Youngman

Times and locations of Knowsley Foodbank distribution points are as follows:

Monday - Huyton & Kirkby

12 noon to 2.00pm: St George’s Church. 46 Primrose Dr, Huyton, L36 8DW

12 noon to 2pm: St Andrews Church, Highfield, Tower Hill, Kirkby L33 1ZF

Tuesday – Kirkby

12 noon to 2pm: The Kirkby Centre, Norwich Way, Liverpool L32 8XY. It is located underneath the Library. Look for 'Poco's' they will see a 'Food Bank- this way' sign. *********New Venue

Wednesday - Stockbridge Village & Prescot

12 noon to 2pm: The Community Hub, The Croft, Stockbridge Village,

L28 1NR

12 noon to 2pm: Salvation Army Prescot, Warrington Road, L35 5UA

Thursday – Huyton

12 noon to 2pm: St Dominic’s Church, Southdean Road, Huyton, L14 8UL

Friday - Kirkby & Huyton

12 noon to 2pm: St Andrews Church, Highfield, Tower Hill, Kirkby L33 1ZF

*********New Venue

Saturday - Halewood

12 noon to 2.00pm: The Arncliffe Centre, Arncliffe Rd, Halewood, L25 9PA

*********New Venue

Mental health crisis line

Fri 17 Apr 2020 Mr Youngman

MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS LINE

Please note that for any child or young person in Knowsley requiring Urgent mental health support there is now a dedicated phone line -01925 275309

Any child ( where appropriate) or young person can self-refer or be referred by any professional.

The line is open 24/7 and the NHS staff will support callers to access the help that is needed. Key points to note and share with your parents/ children and young people are:

Ø The crisis line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is open to people of all ages – including children and young people;

Ø The crisis line is now the first port of call for mental health crisis help it is operated by people in your local area who will know how best to support you. If you call NHS111 you may have to wait longer for help and will be redirected to this local service.

Ø Please note, A&E and 999 are not the best places to get help for the majority of mental health problems – call our crisis line to be directed to the best local service to support you.

Ø You should still call 999 or go to A&E if you have a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate mental or physical health assistance.