Useful Information

Allergies

We are now a designated nut-free school. When sending in snacks please check the ingredients beforehand to ensure nut ingredients are not present. We have a number of children with nut allergies therefore we wish to take all necessary precautions.

Allergen Matrix Autumn Term 2023

If your child has an allergy of any description from mild to severe, and you are not sure if we have been informed, please contact us immediately on the main telephone number 024 7659 4952.

Transport

For any school transport-related enquiries please call 024 7697 5466.

Dinner money

Please ensure that dinner money (£11.50 per week) is paid in advance and online through Arbor. If you have any queries, please contact our main administration office who will be pleased to help you.

Other useful information:

Short breaks information

Sometimes, families who have children or young people with disabilities/or health conditions benefit from a break from their caring responsibilities. Short Breaks give children and young people who have a disability the opportunity to join in an enjoyable activity away from their parents/carers. Short Breaks allow children and young people to take part in activities, make friends, develop independence and have fun. Short Breaks also provide parents/carers a break from caring responsibilities.

There are three levels of short breaks.

-Universal

-Targeted

-Specialist

Children will access the Universal short breaks to start with and depending on levels of need may be referred to higher levels of support.

Resources for families:

Family Hubs

Family hubs are open year-round and offer a variety of support for families, including help with finances, housing and general wellbeing.

Timetables and contact information for family hubs can be found at :

https://www.coventry.gov.uk/familyhubs

Help from family hubs can be accessed by calling or going in person during opening hours.

Ladybug Lodge

Lady bug Lodge is a new charity running in various locations in Coventry. The charity provide sensory session that can be accessed by the whole family. There is a small donation to attend. Flyer will be emailed out when sessions are available to book.

School Nursing

School nursing are available to support children and families in areas such as sleep, toileting and eating. Parents can be referred to school nursing through school and they also offer the opportunity to attend in person workshops at Kingsbury Academy.

School nurses do not just work in term time and their services can be accessed all year round.

For advice and support from school nursing, please contact Kathryn Croom (Welfare Lead) or call the school nursing adviceline 07507 329114

P3 Housing support

P3 Housing support offer advice and support with housing issues such as moving from temporary housing, tenancy issues, evictions and financial struggles. They offer advice at the family hubs (detailed in the family hub timetable) and appointments can be booked online.

https://www.p3charity.org/services/coventry-families

Roots to Branches

Roots to Branches Autism Network run a variety of events in the city for those who have or are awaiting an Autism diagnosis. The charity run coffee mornings, youth clubs and family sessions, as well a sensory resource library which parents can borrow resources from. See attachment.