Dear Parents and Carers,
Safer Street Scheme
We are aware that signs have started to appear in the area regarding the planned change in traffic regulations. This is because the Council are introducing a Safer Schools Streets initiative which is designed to improve safety for pedestrians. At this time the school has no further information. The Council have stated that as soon as the final process is completed they will provide a letter for all parents to confirm the details. Please be assured that we will circulate any information to parents as soon as it is received. Thank you for your patience.
IMPORTANT & URGENT MESSAGE – Are you eligible for the School Holiday Meal Scheme?
This year the Mayor of London has funded school dinners for ALL primary aged children. However Havering families who have low incomes may be eligible to receive additional financial support so that their children don’t go hungry during the school holidays. You can also apply for your child to attend a holiday activity scheme. You can find out more about this from the link below but hurry because the scheme opens for new applications from Monday 25 September until Friday 6th October.
https://www.havering.gov.uk/info/20006/schools_and_education/826/school_holiday_meal_scheme
If you are eligible you can also receive:
Some children / families are put off because they think that Free School Meals status means that they have to eat the school lunches. This is not true! If you prefer to bring a packed lunch, that is absolutely fine. The school dinners will be there for you should you want them… but they are not compulsory.
Who is eligible? If you are in receipt of any of the following benefits your child may be eligible for free school meals.
* Income support
* Income based Jobseekers Allowance
* Income related Employment Support Allowance
* Guaranteed Element of State Pension Credit
* Child Tax Credit (but not Working Tax Credit) and have an annual income of less than £16,190
* Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
* Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
* Universal Credit (your household income must be less than £7,400 a year after tax and not including any benefits you receive)
If you believe you may be eligible please click on the link below and complete the application form
https://www.havering.gov.uk/info/20006/schools_and_education/431/school_support
We are happy to help you apply if you are unsure of your eligibility - please contact Mrs Parker in the school office.
Holiday Requests
We have seen an increase in Leave of Absence requests for holidays. The DfE and Local Authority have made it clear that we are no longer able to grant any leave of absence during term time unless there are exceptional circumstances. Mead Primary School will consider each request for leave of absence carefully and individually to determine its authorisation, but please remember leave is not an entitlement. Requests should be made by the parent/carer and forwarded to the Headteacher before the period of absence. Please note that all absences of 4 days or more may require medical evidence (eg copies of prescription, hospital letters, medication, etc.). Any unauthorised periods of absence may result in a penalty notice of £60 (which will increase to £120 if not paid within 21 days) for each child and imposed on each parent.
Key Information and dates
School Ping
Squid login
Havering Catering Lunch Menu - Week 2
Dates for the Diary
Monday 25th September School Nurse drop in
Monday 25th September Bike ability for yr 5 starts
Tuesday 10th October Lets get Britain talking day
Tuesday 17th October Parents Evening
Wednesday 18th October Parents Evening
Friday 20th October End of Autumn 1
Reception Open Days
Friday 6th October at 1:30pm
Monday 16th October at 10am
Wednesday 1st November at 1.30pm
Monday 30th October INSET DAY
Monday 15th April INSET DAY
Wednesday 24th July INSET DAY
Yours sincerely,
- a voucher for each child, once per year to assist with the cost of school uniform (redeemable at Premier Schoolwear
- assistance with contributions towards school trips and residential visits
Some children / families are put off because they think that Free School Meals status means that they have to eat the school lunches. This is not true! If you prefer to bring a packed lunch, that is absolutely fine. The school dinners will be there for you should you want them… but they are not compulsory.
Who is eligible? If you are in receipt of any of the following benefits your child may be eligible for free school meals.
* Income support
* Income based Jobseekers Allowance
* Income related Employment Support Allowance
* Guaranteed Element of State Pension Credit
* Child Tax Credit (but not Working Tax Credit) and have an annual income of less than £16,190
* Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
* Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
* Universal Credit (your household income must be less than £7,400 a year after tax and not including any benefits you receive)
If you believe you may be eligible please click on the link below and complete the application form
https://www.havering.gov.uk/info/20006/schools_and_education/431/school_support
We are happy to help you apply if you are unsure of your eligibility - please contact Mrs Parker in the school office.
Holiday Requests
We have seen an increase in Leave of Absence requests for holidays. The DfE and Local Authority have made it clear that we are no longer able to grant any leave of absence during term time unless there are exceptional circumstances. Mead Primary School will consider each request for leave of absence carefully and individually to determine its authorisation, but please remember leave is not an entitlement. Requests should be made by the parent/carer and forwarded to the Headteacher before the period of absence. Please note that all absences of 4 days or more may require medical evidence (eg copies of prescription, hospital letters, medication, etc.). Any unauthorised periods of absence may result in a penalty notice of £60 (which will increase to £120 if not paid within 21 days) for each child and imposed on each parent.
Key Information and dates
School Ping
Squid login
Havering Catering Lunch Menu - Week 2
Dates for the Diary
Monday 25th September School Nurse drop in
Monday 25th September Bike ability for yr 5 starts
Tuesday 10th October Lets get Britain talking day
Tuesday 17th October Parents Evening
Wednesday 18th October Parents Evening
Friday 20th October End of Autumn 1
Reception Open Days
Friday 6th October at 1:30pm
Monday 16th October at 10am
Wednesday 1st November at 1.30pm
Monday 30th October INSET DAY
Monday 15th April INSET DAY
Wednesday 24th July INSET DAY
Yours sincerely,
Ms A Holmes
