Welcome to the Barnardo’s Stratford District Monthly Update for Jan 2023
This month’s update includes the Barnardo’s Children and Family Centres January Timetable, Request for Services and Registration forms, sessions being held by Citizen’s Advice and Refuge, Warm Hubs, Spark Music Opportunity, Homestart (new group), Suicide Awareness, Support and Safety Training.
Job - Early Years Practitioner - Stratford District Children & Family Centres (Early Years Practitioner J12B)
Advertising start date: 3 November 2022
Closing date: 20 January 2023
Barnardo’s Jobs: https://jobs.barnardos.org.uk
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Message from SPARK music - our forthcoming SPARK programme starts on 18th January. We have a limited number of FREE places available for youngsters aged 11-16 living in the Bishopton/Clopton/North Stratford areas and who are in receipt of FSM and/or are suffering with their mental health. Not only will youngsters have an opportunity to learn how to play in a band, they can also design band t-shirts, attend a photo shoot, create a music video, watch a professional gig, record an original song and perform in their own gig. For more information, please email sparkmusic@gmail.com or call 07711 372538.
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The dates and times for the next round of Children and Family Partnerships (local networking) will be made available in the February update due out on 2nd February. Most of the regular quarterly meetings will be taking place in March.
Some current weblinks and information from partner organisations
Communities and Partnerships
Communities and Partnerships Newsletter 04/01/2023 - Without Wellness Communications Pack
New cost of living grant offers financial support to voluntary and community groups:
Information on eligibility and support for making an application can be found on www.warwickshire.gov.uk/colgrant
FIS Newsletter
Warwickshire SEND consultation - Special Edition - Warwickshire SEND - SEND Public Consultations (mailchi.mp)
Free online parent/carer session for residents of Coventry and Warwickshire on the topic of how to Talk to Your Child About Mental Health
Libraries
Kooth
Cost of Living Crisis Toolkit
Parenting Project
Homestart South Warks
www.homestartsouthwarwickshire.org.uk
By Your Side
Message from Leanne Howlett leanne_howlett@hotmail.co.uk
Hi everyone,
I’m emailing as we are on the look out to recruit 1 or 2 new trustees at By Your Side! If you have an interest in perinatal mental health and how parents can be supported during this time and are looking to take on a voluntary role this new year which isn’t too time consuming, then this would be perfect for you! The other trustees and I would love to chat to anyone who is interested in finding out more and we are happy to set up a Teams meeting for anyone who would like some further info! If you could share with your teams, colleagues, contacts, and anyone you think may be interested, I would be really grateful.
Best wishes
Leanne
The Other Place - Welcome Hub
Every Tuesday from 3 January – 28 March 2023
2 – 5pm
Join us at Susie’s Café Bar in The Other Place for a warm, safe place where you can expect a friendly and inclusive welcome.
With free hot drinks and snacks, each week will also include arts and craft activities for adults and after school activities for children, as well as a creative play space. Books, puzzles, and games will also be available to anyone using the café. There is also access to free Wi-Fi. No need to book, please just come along.
Conference
Safeguarding Children in the Digital Age: key insights & top tips (cypnow.co.uk)
Working with Fathers – Fatherhood Institute and Dad Matters Warwickshire
Closing the Gap: fathers spending more time on childcare
Also check out the latest in Warwickshire with Dad Matters.
