The latest news from Lessness Heath

• Holiday Activities Food Programme - Summer Holiday Programme

  Mon 18 Jul 2022 School Office

  The London Borough of Bexley delivers the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme which the Department for Education is funding. The programme provides activities and healthy food for school-aged children and young people from Reception to Year 11 who are eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM). The events run during school holidays.

   

  Summer Holiday Programme

  Between Monday 25 July and Friday 26 August, eligible children and young people will be able to attend up to 16 days at different holiday schemes across Bexley at no cost. The programme will include a variety of fun activities, including sports, food-making activities, arts and crafts and other exciting opportunities to learn and develop skills, alongside a nutritious meal each day.

   

  The activities on the link below are being offered through the HAF-funded programme in Bexley. Places are free for children and young people in receipt of benefits-related Free School Meals. Paid for places are also available at some of the schemes for those not eligible for the free places. The activities are accessible to all eligible children, and booking information is stated under each activity.

   

  https://www.bexley.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/holiday-activities-food-programme

• Holiday Support for Bexley Families

  Mon 18 Jul 2022 School Office

  Please see some information below about support for families during the summer break.

   

  Bexley Local Offer

  https://www.bexleylocaloffer.uk/Services/2262#:~:text=The%20Bexley%20Branch%20of%20the,are%20not%20required%20to%20stay

   

  Drumbeat

  Drumbeat provides courses for parents. They also do workshops for parents and young people.

  https://www.autism.org.uk/directory/d/drumbeat-outreach-service-teen-life

   

  Yadt
  Yadt service are doing courses that are focussed on being social- Youth Accredited Courses - Youth Action Diversity Trust - Accredited Courses
  Exciting courses for young people aged 8 to 17 years which are run throughout the year.

   

  BEAMS

  BEAMS is a local charity that supports disabled children, young people and their families.

  We support families through a menu of services that directly benefit and assist those dealing with the challenges of raising a disabled child.

   

  The disabled children and young people who access our services will typically have one or more learning difficulty, complex health needs, physical or sensory impairment, challenging behaviour, Autism or severe ADHD.

   

  Our services include:

  ·        Beamers Holiday Club (ages 5-18)

  ·        Buzz Club (ages 18-25)

  ·        Little Buddies at Beams

  ·        Family Support

  ·        Short Breaks and Respite Care

  ·        Siblings Club

  Telephone: 01322 668501 

  Email: admin@wearebeams.org.uk

  Website: https://wearebeams.org.uk/#

  Address: 38-40 St David’s Road, Hextable, Kent BR8 7RJ

   

  NAS

  https://www.bexleynas.co.uk/youth-club.html

  Youth Club - Bexley NAS Our monthly Youth Club, for our members aged 11 years and over, now runs on the second Monday in the month, in Bexleyheath - which we hope offers a more central location. The form below can be used to request a place on future youth club meetings. Places will be confirmed the Friday preceding the Club night. www.bexleynas.co.uk