Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• October half-term food offer (reminder)

  Tue 26 Sep 2023 Bernie Ranzetta

  As you will be aware, the council is again working with Samworth Brothers to support families with children who receive benefits related free school meals or are vulnerable with food over the October half term.  There will be six pop up venues across the city that will enable parents of  children entitled to free school meals to collect food for the half term. 

  Parents must register for a place by 11:59pm today (Tuesday 26 September) using the online form in the information sheet.  This has been updated to reflect those venues which are full.

• Keep Active and Youth Club Sessions at Wesley Hall

  Fri 22 Sep 2023 Bernie Ranzetta

   

  Wesley Hall Community Centre are having free children's Keep active & youth club sessions

   

  The Keep active sessions will be starting this Saturday 23rd September 12 - 1pm for children aged 5-12 years.

   

  The Youth Club will be every Friday 7pm till 9pm & Saturday 1pm - 3pm for children aged 8-16 years. 

   

  You can call Wesley Hall on 0116 262 6000, for any questions.

   

  

• Annual Seasonal Flu Vaccination - Mon 13th November 2023

  Tue 19 Sep 2023 Bernie Ranzetta

  Annual seasonal flu vaccination is now due

  All children from reception to year 11 are being offered the flu vaccination in school as part of the national vaccination programme. Flu can be an unpleasant illness and make some people seriously ill. The vaccination is free, safe and effective. It helps to protects against seasonal flu and serious complications such as bronchitis, ear infections and pneumonia – and will also help to prevent the spread of flu and protect others who are vulnerable. There are two different types of vaccine available:

  Nasal spray flu vaccine

  Offers the best protection against flu. It is given as a spray squirted up each nostril. It's quick and painless.

  For some children the nasal spray is not suitable for medical reasons. Our team will review the medical information submitted before offering the flu vaccine injection.

  The nasal vaccine contains traces of a highly processed form of porcine gelatine.

   

  Flu vaccine injection

  The injection is given into the muscle in the upper arm, which may cause soreness.

  This vaccine is offered as an alternative if the nasal spray is not suitable due to medical reasons. 

  This vaccine does not contain porcine gelatine.

  To find out more, visit: tiny.cc/fluvaccination

  For primary school age children, we will only give your child the flu vaccination if we have your consent. Please do this as soon as possible, using the instructions below. You only need to submit your decision once.

  How to give consent for your child to get the flu vaccination

  Make a note of the code for your school.

  For Spinney Hill the school code is LE120084 and visit www.leicsandrutlandimms.co.uk

  Select Seasonal Flu and enter the school code. On the consent declaration page you can consent for either the nasal flu vaccine or the injectable flu vaccine.

  You will receive a confirmation email when the form is submitted.

   

  If you are unable to complete the form online, please call us on 0300 300 0007 or e-mail lpt.sais@nhs.net with your contact details. If you change your mind about your consent decision, please call us on the number above to change it.

  The date for the flu vaccination session is:

  MONDAY 13th NOVEMBER 2023

   

  The consent system will close two working day before the vaccination session. You will not be able to submit a consent form on the day.

   

  Frequently asked questions about the flu vaccine

   

  My child has a health condition and normally has the vaccine from the GP.

  They are also able to have the vaccination at school.

  What are the side effects?

  Children may develop a runny or blocked nose, headache, general tiredness and some loss of appetite. These symptoms are much milder than developing fu or complications associated with flu. Serious side-effects are uncommon.

  Why is there is new flu injection every year?

  Flu viruses change every year, so flu vaccines are updated to protect against the latest strains.

  Where can I read the vaccine product leaflet?

  For the nasal flu vaccine, visit: www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.3296.pdf

  For the injectable flu vaccine, visit: www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.12882.pdf

  How can I prepare my child for the vaccination?

  Watch our animation: www.healthforkids.co.uk/staying-healthy/stopping-flu

  My child is scared of needles, is there any support available?

  You can include this information on your consent form and our team will do the best to support.

  Also, this video may help reassure young people about their vaccination experience visit: http://tiny.cc/reassurance

  It says the email addresses don’t match or it doesn’t recognise the school code.

  Make sure there are no spaces or punctuation before or after the email address and the school code.

  What if my child is absent or unwell on the session day?

  Details of any additional opportunity for a vaccination will be sent via email.

  What’s the national vaccination programme?

  Visit: www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations to find out more

   

   

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• Free School Meals

  Sun 10 Sep 2023 Bernie Ranzetta

   If you think your child is eligible for a free school meal, then the quickest way to apply for is  online at leicester.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals . 

   This is particularly important for any new starters who have come from other Local Authorities if they have had Free School Meals at their previous school., 

   

  If you have any queries about Free School Meals eligibility, please contact: 

  education-fsm@leicester.gov.uk.

• Medicines in School - a reminder

  Sun 10 Sep 2023 Bernie Ranzetta

  If your child requires an asthma inhaler or an auto-injector e.g. Jext, Epipen. Could you please ensure that you provide the school with a new one for this year as many are now reaching or have reached expiry dates. This also applies to other medicines that might be given in school e.g. cetrizine.

  Could you also please inform us if your child no longer requires to have any of these administered at school.

• October Half Term Pop-Up Shops

  Sun 10 Sep 2023 Bernie Ranzetta

  Leicester City Council is again working with Samworth Brothers to support families with food over the October half term.  There will be six pop up venues across the city, running between the 11 and 15 October, that will enable parents of  free school meal children to collect food for the half term.  We will share more information about this within the next few weeks. 

• Household Support Fund

  Sun 10 Sep 2023 Bernie Ranzetta

  The Household Support Fund continues to be available to support those households most in need.  Applications are open for families to apply directly through the main city council website (certain dates and times apply).  Schools are able to act as professional referrers and can make a professional referral (Wednesday’s only) on a family's behalf.  Please contact the school on 0116 2737047 if you would like help with making a referral