Key Information

Advice and support for parents during school closure

HERE WE WILL BE SIGNPOSTING ADVICE, SUPPORT  AND INFORMATION, FROM LOCAL AND NATIONAL GOVERNMENTS AS WELL AS OTHER AGENCIES

 

We’ve been asked to let you know about a charity called Children Heard and Seen, a community based charity working with children, young people and their families who are impacted by parental imprisonment. Please signpost this leaflet to anyone you know who might find it useful.
Online support Children Heard and Seen

 

Information for parents/Carers: Free School Meals –

If your circumstances change and you think your child is eligible for free school meals after the schools close for the summer break you need to apply for FSMs using the link below:

https://liverpool.gov.uk/communities-and-safety/emergency-planning/coronavirus/schools-and-education/free-school-meal-vouchers/

 

KEY WORKERS

Click on this link to find out the government advice on who qualifies as a Key Worker.

 

The e-Bug project is led by Public Health England and has a dedicated webpage for learning resources on hand washing and respiratory hygiene.  https://e-bug.eu/

 

Here are some contacts that may be useful:

 

There’s support, advice and help available here for parents and carers from the NSPCC

 

Foodbank Information

Find out where your nearest foodbank is and the opening times: southliverpool.foodbank.org.uk/locations/.

You will need a valid foodbank voucher to use the foodbank. Find out more details about the voucher referral system here

 

Advice from the government:

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

There’s advice and a video about handwashing here

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/closure-of-educational-settings-information-for-parents-and-carers/closure-of-educational-settings-information-for-parents-and-carers

 

Letter from Steve Reddy, Liverpool’s Director of Children’s Services