Hello my name is Juliann Nisbet, I am the Parent Support Advisor at Reddal Hill Primary School. My role in school is to help support parents by offering advice and guidance on any issues you may have, such as concerns around behaviour, attendance, finances etc. I can signpost you to any specialist services or agencies you may need to access and provide information about services in the local area. I can support you with any contact you may have with other professionals or agencies. I am aware that the effects of the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have had a huge impact on our community and families, there may be a number of issues our parents need support with or it could just be that you need a listening ear and someone to talk about your worries with.

As a mum myself I understand how difficult parenting can sometimes be and how at times we need that little bit of extra support so please do come and speak to me if you need any advice or support. I am in school every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. You will find me either on the gate or on the playground each day before and after school. You can also contact me through the school office or by phone on 01384 569 053.                                           

EASTER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AND FOOD (HAF) bookings are open - Sandwell Holiday Activities offer exciting opportunities for children who live or go to school in Sandwell. There is lots of choice with different activities happening in each town.  Registrations for families to book onto HAF provision went live on Thursday 7^th March (eligible families will have received codes assigned by school). If a child does not meet the eligibility criteria, you can find other activities and how to book via the HAF website (some activities may have a charge attached) and there is the Go Play provision, which is a free universal offer.

 

·         HAF Website https://holidayactivities.sandwell.gov.uk/

·         Go Play Sandwell Website https://goplaysandwell.co.uk/

Uniform Bank

I hold a small amount of used uniform in school. If anybody is in need of any uniform please see me and I will do my best to help. If anybody has any outgrown uniform that they no longer need please feel free to bring it into school for us to use. 

Kaleidoscope are running a free mental health first aid course for parents and carers. The course runs over four dates in February at Reddal Hill Community Centre. The course will look at signs and symptoms of mental health issues and emotional wellbeing concerns in children and young people and provide tools to support when concerns are identified. 

If you would be interested in taking part in this please contact Kaleidoscope on 0121 565 5605 to book a place. 

Harvest Donations 

Thank you to everyone who supported our Harvest collection for Black country Foodbank. 

Macmillan Coffee Morning

On Wednesday 27th September we held a Macmillan Coffee Morning and raffle. We raised an amazing £165.09! Thank you to everyone who supported us on the day and special thanks to Mrs Williams and Mrs Begum for baking and donating our raffle prizes. Congratulations to our lucky winners, we hope you enjoyed your prizes!

Secondary Applications 

The date for making a secondary school application has now passed. If you have not yet applied for a secondary place for your child you will need to complete a late application form. If you would like any support in making this application please contact me and I can support you through the process. 

Reception Applications

If your child is due to start Reception in September 2024 then you can now apply for a school place online. All applications need to be made online and by 15th January 2024. If you would like any support in completing the application please see me. 

Sandwell Healthy Minds

Sandwell Healthy Minds is a therapy service that provides support for people experiencing mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and stress. The service is open to anyone over the age of 16 with a Sandwell GP. There is also specialist maternal mental health support for anyone who is currently pregnant or has recently had a baby. Please see links below for more information.  

Please see the link below for the Good to know newsletter from the Parent Support Team. This has some really useful information for parents including courses, activities and support groups running in Sandwell. 

Supporting Sandwell with the cost of living.

The link below is a booklet that has been produced by Sandwell Council.  It features valuable information about support available at this time. 

Cost of Living Response

Reddal Hill Primary School are voucher holders for Black Country Food Bank, please come and see me if you need a voucher. https://www.blackcountryfoodbank.org.uk

Our local food banks are Holy Trinity Church and Community Link. Holy Trinity Church Foodbank is open on Mondays between 10-12pm. Holy Trinity Church Foodbank are also offering cooking classes on a Wednesday afternoon. They will provide you with a bag of ingredients and show you how to cook a meal using the ingredients provided. Whatever ingredients are left at the end of the session are yours to take away, you will also be given a recipe card with instructions how to cook. Please come and speak to me if this is something you are interested in.  

Community Link Foodbank is open Thursday afternoons between 1-3pm. 

Safer Sleep

The following guidance has been shared with us by Sandwell Council. Recognising that the colder months might be difficult for families, The Lullaby Trust has put together a leaflet for parents and carers to consider when placing their baby to sleep during the winter months. In addition, there is a separate leaflet containing advice for when babies are away from home or in emergency situations. 

Child Online Safety Extremism Awareness Guidance Booklet

Devised by Sandwell’s Prevent Team, a new guide for parents /carers has been launched to help keep children safe online and to stop them being targeted by extremist material. The guide covers apps and games, social media platforms, message boards, fake news and clickbait.

Family Support Services 

Family Services, Support and Help | Sandwell Family Hubs

Family Information Service Hub (sandwell.gov.uk)