Latest News
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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Applying for Free School Meals
Thu 09 Apr 2020In Newham, all Primary aged pupils are currently provided with school meals under the Mayor’s “Eat For Free Scheme”. This is separate to the Government’s Free School Meal provision.
Your children may qualify for Free School Meals if you receive any of the following:
- Income Support;
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance;
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance;
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999;
- The guaranteed element of Pension Credit;
- Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190);
- Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit;
- Universal Credit - if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get).
In order to apply for Free School Meals parents/carers MUST apply here, you will also need your National Insurance Number to complete the form: https://newham-self.achieveservice.com/service/Application_for_Free_School_Meals. If you are unable to complete this form online then please contact the office and we will assist you.
If you do not qualify for Free School Meals under the scheme then unfortunately, you will not be entitled to the Government’s current support arrangements for Free School Meals. If you are experiencing difficulty in this area then you should contact the school on 020 8514 9860 or email info@sirjohnheron.newham.sch.uk and the school will try to put you in touch with organisations that can offer support.
Children that are currently entitled to Free School Meals have already been contacted by the school and systems are being put into place to offer the current Government support to these families.
If you have any further questions or queries regarding Free School Meal entitlement, please do not hesitate to contact the school on 020 8514 9860 or email info@sirjohnheron.newham.sch.uk. The school is here to offer as much support as we can to all our families during this unprecedented crisis. Please do get in touch if you need our help.
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Domestic Violence services in Newham
Wed 08 Apr 2020There are reports that incidents of domestic violence have been increasing since the COVID-19 lockdown. If you have any concerns regarding this issue, services in Newham are available for support.
Newham Community Based Domestic and Sexual Violence
Can be contacted on 08081961482. The line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
More information can be found here:
https://www.newham.gov.uk/Pages/Services/Domestic-violence.aspx
Call 999 if you or anyone else is in immediate danger
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Money management and financial hardship information during COVID-19 outbreak
Wed 08 Apr 2020Click links below for information about support for Newham residents regarding money management and financial hardship:
- https://primarysite-prod-sorted.s3.amazonaws.com/sir-john-heron/UploadedDocument/d88c126127504ff4bc5c10a7ca2fb069/3-money-management-and-financial-hardship_final.pdf
- https://primarysite-prod-sorted.s3.amazonaws.com/sir-john-heron/UploadedDocument/4b51541dc84e44c1a5d2c2b83d49ff6a/4-top-tips-for-managing-your-money_final.pdf
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Mental health and well being during COVID-19 outbreak
Wed 08 Apr 2020Also you can access information about mental health and well being services in Newham for children and adults using the above link.
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COVID-19 Updates from Newham Council
Thu 02 Apr 2020https://families.newham.gov.uk/kb5/newham/directory/advice.page?localofferchannel=2&id=Rp1I24W8t6k
This website provides Newham parents/ carers with regular updates regarding the COVID-19 situation. It also provides key contacts such as transport services and and the Newham SEND team.
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Rent and council tax payments information
Wed 01 Apr 2020Council tax
If you are having difficulty paying your Council Tax due to the Coronavirus pandemic please contact Council Tax and Benefits on 020 8430 2000. If your income has changed you may well be eligible for Council Tax Support which will pay up to 90% of your Council Tax. If you already claim Council Tax support please tell us about the change using the online change of circumstances found on the Council’s website. If you do not currently have a claim for Council Tax support you can make a claim online. If you need help with making a claim or advice, our staff will quickly help you make a claim for this and can discuss payment holidays or even hardship grants towards outstanding Council Tax. Please don’t wait for your account to go into arrears before contacting us. We want to help support you in these difficult times.
Rent payments
If you are having difficulty paying your rent due to the Coronavirus pandemic please visit our Making a Benefit Claim pages on the Council’s website. This will help direct you to the right agency to deal with your claim. If you have an existing claim for Housing Benefit and your income has changed please visit the Benefits – Tell us about a Change page and complete the online change of circumstances form. If you need help or advice please contact Council Tax and Benefits on 020 8430 2000 and our staff will be able to help you.
https://www.newham.gov.uk/Pages/ServiceChild/Coronavirus-(Covid-19).aspx#Advice
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Kooth - mental health support for children
Wed 01 Apr 2020
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Information for parents/ cares from the government about school closures during the COVID-19 outbreak
Wed 01 Apr 2020Click above for information from the government regarding school closure due to the COVID-19 outbreak including how to keep children safe online.
