May 2010
SHS, Cityside House, 40-42 Adler Street, London, E1 1EE
T: 0845 337 0850 F: 020 7426 5001 E: W: www.shs.org.uk
Registered office is at the above address - Company limited by guarantee number 3991440 - Registered charity number 1084696
Hello, I’m Natasha McCormack. I work in St. Teresa’s Wednesday to Friday as a School Home Support Worker. My role is to support parents/carers and children whatever they are going through.
I am able to offer confidential home visits, have access to charity funding and can assist with the completion of forms, offer a listening ear, signpost to other agencies and more.
If you would like to find out more about the service, then please contact me on my mobile 07773 149 654, leave a message in the office, or email to
Breakfast Club
Mrs. Dicksinson our Cook at St. Teresa’s prepares a variety of tasty breakfast choices at club. This runs daily from 8.15 to 8.45 and is open to all children in Y1 to Y6. Mrs Glancy, who oversees the club, hosts competitions and offers prizes. If your child is interested in coming, please bring in a letter giving permission for your child to stay.
The menu includes: Slice of Toast 20p Beans on Toast 40p, Bacon/Toast 60p
Fruit juice or Tea 30p, Cereals 40p (Rice Krispies, Cornflakes & Weetabix).
Home Access Grant–Free Computers!
Home Access Grant (HAG) is a Government programme to help families on low income have access to a home computer with Internet access, service and support for one year. Grants are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. There are no catches to the HAG, it is yours and does not need to be paid back!
To qualify your child needs to have free school meals, or in receipt of income support, Job Seekers, Child Tax Credit or earning less than £16,040. To find out more and get an application form call 0333 200 1004 or visit www.homeaccess.org.uk. If you would like some assistance with the completion of the form, please come and see me, I’ll be happy to help.
Parent Line Plus – 0808 800 222
Parent Line Plus is a service for parents experiencing family problems that often need extra support over the telephone. Calls are free and confidential and can be about any parenting issue large or small, i.e. sleeping problems, family disagreements, violent behaviour, alcohol, drugs, gangs and relationships.
Attendance & Punctuality
Every Minute Counts
Here at St. Teresa’s we are keen to improve our punctuality. Lost minutes, means lost learning.
Lateness = Lost LearningIf you were late every day for the whole year -
5 minutes late each day / 3 days lost!
10 minutes late each day / 6.5 days lost!
15 minutes late each day / 10 days lost!
20 minutes late each day / 13 days lost!
30 minutes late each day / 19 days lost!
Family Information Service:
FIS Provide support and advice on your nearest children centre, services, activities for young people, training and more. Call 0800 458 4114 or email
English Classes:
Free Conversation group for learners of English. Everyone welcome!
Central Library - Thursday’s 3.30-5.30
Hyson Green Library - Friday’s 10.30-12.
Contact Jason McCormack or Julie Line on 0115 915 1180.
Questionnaires
I’d like to find out your views about current school activities before and after school, clubs that you access in your locality and any training that we could provide for parents and carers within the school. Please help me by completing the questionnaires and I look forward to hearing your views.
Special Needs:
Does your child have needs that require special care and attention?
You may be entitled to Disability Living Allowance and/or carers allowance – contact 0800 88 22 00
Also if you contact ‘Contact-A-Family’, a service that provides support, advice and information for families with disabled children, you can claim free family tickets to the London Eye – contact 0808 808 3555.
Homework Club:
Aspley Library -
Wednesdays 3.45 to 5.45 for 8-18 yrs
SHS, Cityside House, 40-42 Adler Street, London, E1 1EE
T: 0845 337 0850 F: 020 7426 5001 E: W: www.shs.org.uk
Registered office is at the above address - Company limited by guarantee number 3991440 - Registered charity number 1084696