LITTLE ONES
Telford & Wrekin Baby and Toddler Bank Money is not always the first thing that springs to mind when news of a new baby arrives, but nappies, clothes, bottles, toys and furniture can quickly add up and many people find they are unprepared for everything that’s needed. Buying second-hand, sales and gifts from friends and family can help as can the Baby and Toddler Bank – another of the council’s trusted partners. Donations of baby and toddler essentials are always needed so if you can help, please donate your items for families that could make use of them. Need something for your little one? Email admin@telfordcrisissupport.org.uk Call 07878 296958 Want to donate?
More than one in five school children could get a free school meal, setting them up for the day and ensuring they are ready to learn. Eat well to learn well
Email tcsbabybank@gmail.com Call 01952 586646
NHS Healthy Start – Help to buy food and milk If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under four, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk. If you’re eligible, you’ll be sent a Healthy Start card with money on it that you can use in some selected stores. The NHS adds this benefit onto your card every four weeks. Email admin@telfordcrisissupport.org.uk Call 07878 296958 Want to donate a uniform? There are drop off points available across Telford and Wrekin. Visit www.telford.gov.uk/uniformdonation Email admin@telfordcrisissupport.org.uk Call 07878 296958 Keeping up with the cost of school uniforms One thing about kids is that they are constantly growing out of their clothes. Buying a new school uniform can be a costly business and this is where the School Uniform Project can help. Run by Telford Crisis Support, a charity part-funded by Telford & Wrekin Council, the project gathers pre-loved school uniforms from across the borough and helps to find them new homes.. Need a uniform?
Football star Marcus Rashford – who received free school meals when he was growing up – is championing free school meals and how important they are. But many parents still worry about the stigma they feel is attached to their child receiving a free meal at school. Lorna Hicks, Catering Manager at Telford & Wrekin Council, shares her memories of free school meals: “When I was young, there was a system of giving every eligible child a card. I hated it. It was like being singled out. I used to give mine to other children, so I didn’t ever even go into the school hall. Looking back, I missed out on a lot.
“In our schools now, no-one knows who is having a free meal, we make sure no child will ever feel the way I did. I can personally assure parents that the children get the hot, tasty and nutritious food they need.” All pupils in reception, Year 1 and year 2 are eligible for Universal Infants Free School Meals. For every child who has a free school meal, their school will also get extra funding (called Pupil Premium) to support their learning. This extra money can make a huge difference to school life. The council ensures this support is extended to families throughout school holidays.
Apply for free school meals at www.telford.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals
www.healthystart.nhs.uk/how-to-apply
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