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Annual Seasonal Flu Vaccination - Mon 13th November 2023
Tue 19 Sep 2023Annual seasonal flu vaccination is now due
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
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 2023If 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:
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Medicines in School - a reminder
Sun 10 Sep 2023If 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.
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October Half Term Pop-Up Shops
Sun 10 Sep 2023Leicester 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.
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Household Support Fund
Sun 10 Sep 2023The 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
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Summer Holiday Activity and Food Programme
Thu 15 Jun 2023This Summer, the Holiday Activity and Food Programme will once again be taking place. Children eligible for benefits-related free school meals can access up to four weeks of free activities and they will also receive a healthy lunch on the days they attend.
There are over 40 programmes taking place across the city for parents to choose. The dates, times and age suitability will differ by provider.
Spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis to children and young people who meet all of the following criteria:
- live in Leicester City, or live outside of the city but attend a city school
- are receiving benefits related free school meals
- are in the age range for that programme
The deadline for parents to submit an application is Wednesday 28 June.
Full details including a list of providers can be found on the link below:
https://families.leicester.gov.uk/haf
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Household Support Fund (June 2023 - Feb 2024)
Thu 15 Jun 2023The local authority has received funding of £6.8 million which they plan to distribute to the most vulnerable households within Leicester between June and February 2024. Applications are open for families to apply directly through the main city council website. Schools are able to act as professional referrers and can make a professional referral on a family's behalf. Full details on Household Support Funding can be found on the link below:
https://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-community/benefits-and-other-support/household-support-fund/
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Thunderstorm Asthma Advice
Tue 13 Jun 2023🌩️Thunderstorm Asthma
Whilst rare, thunderstorms can trigger severe asthma attacks in children (and adults) that are known to wheeze and in hayfever sufferers, as pollen is broken into even smaller pieces that can move deeper into the lungs.
There are lots of things you can do to help:
First – keep pollen at bay
Take antihistamine medicines if you or your child suffer from hay fever (symptoms include sneezing, cough, itchy eyes or skin, or runny nose). Keep windows closed, change your clothes and have a shower after being outside. You may find wearing a mask outdoors helps. Your local pharmacy can advise and provide the right antihistamine for your child.
Two – know your inhalers
Take your asthma steroid PREVENTER (usually a brown, pink or purple inhaler) inhaler regularly if you have been prescribed one. Always use a spacer, if you have one, to help medicine get to the lungs.
The blue inhaler can be used as needed if you have difficulty breathing. A child can have two puffs at a time (ideally using a spacer as in the videos below) - up to 10 puffs. If they improve and can talk in full sentences and can drink then you can monitor them at home.
If they continue to need more than 10 puffs in a four-hour period call 111 or your GP.
When to come to the emergency department:
If your child is still struggling after 10 puffs or any of the following symptoms occur, please attend the Emergency Department:
- Too breathless to talk
- Breathing rapidly
- Floppy or unresponsive
- Blue lips
- Grunting when breathing
- Muscles in neck and between ribs pulling when breathing
You can keep giving the blue inhaler until you get to the hospital.
More on how to use your inhaler properly here:
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May half term food offer
Tue 09 May 2023The city council is again working with Samworth Brothers to support families with food over the May half term. There will be six pop up venues across the city that will give parents of free school meal children and those needing additional support, the opportunity to collect food for the half term.
Please see the information sheet and the website link Half term food offer - Leicester City Council
Families applying need to meet the criteria below:
- receive benefits-related free school meals
- children who are in full time school (4 to 16 years)
- live in Leicester City or attend a city school if they live outside of Leicester
- those families needing additional support i.e. vulnerable children
Deadline for families to register:
Parents need to register for a venue by Monday 15 May, using the online form found within the information sheet. The registration window closes early to allow Samworth Brothers enough time to arrange supplies for the events.
Places at the pop up pantries are limited and will be offered on a first come first served basis.
Food vouchers will not be issued for free school meal children this half term.
Holiday Activity and Food Programme - summer 2023:
Details of the City Council's Holiday Activity and Food Programme offer will be shared with schools later this term.
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Solihull Approach: Free Training for Parents
Fri 28 Apr 2023The local authority have signposted a range of free online parenting courses for all residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
The Solihull Approach courses cover concerns that parents often face with children, from before they are born to early adulthood, including physical and mental health, understanding their feelings and how to build better relationships.
The courses include the same content as you would receive in a typical face-to-face parenting group run by health visitors. They are available in 108 languages, with voiceovers in English and Urdu. Each course has a number of different components, and they can be accessed at any time and any place.
The courses include:
Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby
Understanding your baby
Understanding your child - 0-19 years
Understanding your child with additional needs
Understanding the impact of the pandemic on your teenager
Understanding your teenager's brain
Understanding your brain
Understanding your child's feelings
Understanding your child's mental health and wellbeing
Understanding your relationships
Further courses are currently in development, including a specific course for supporting children and young people with possible neurodevelopmental conditions.
All courses are free to access for anyone with an Leicester City, Leicestershire or Rutland postcode – it just requires users to create an account to access them – and they are available for the next two years.
More details, including how to register and access the courses, are available at: https://solihullapproachparenting.com/online-courses-leicestershire
For more information please see: https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/news/new-free-online-courses-for-parents-in-leicester-leicestershire-and-rutland/
If you have any unanswered questions about how to access any of these courses, please email parents@spinneyhill.leicester.sch.uk and mark your email FAO: Mr Ranzetta
