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Changes to School Hub Booking Systems

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Changes to School Hub Booking Systems

Critical workers in Pembrokeshire whose children have been attending school hubs during the pandemic are being notified of changes to the current arrangements.

From the 22nd June onwards, children of critical workers who have been attending school hubs will return to their original schools.

Children from other families will return to school, if their parents wish, from the week beginning the 29th June as already announced by the Welsh Government. These children will be able to attend during school hours only. No after-school or extracurricular activities will be offered.

Booking forms have been distributed and must be completed and returned by 5pm on Thursday, 18th June to allow the information to be transferred to the school setting.

After this date the booking system will close.

Amendments to bookings from the 22nd of June and for the month of July will need to be made directly with the school.

Critical workers are asked to only book the days they require and to inform the booking team or school immediately if they no longer need childcare.

“I would like to personally thank you for all the hard work you have contributed towards the Covid 19 effort,” said Steven Richard-Downes, Acting Director for Children and Schools in a letter to the key workers.

“I hope the hub system we set up in Pembrokeshire assisted you all into impacting towards this.

“I am aware from the education staff and emails received from parents that many of the children have had a wonderful time in the hubs in such an unprecedented situation.

“Moving forward, I am sure you are in agreement that the children will enjoy returning to see their teachers and friends before the summer break and new term.”

Mr Richard-Downes added:

“If there are any changes to the dates, we will update you accordingly.”

Reminder of important changes to Free School Meals payments

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Parents and guardians of children entitled to Free School Meals are being reminded of important upcoming changes to the way the meals are paid.

The current system of vouchers redeemable at Tesco stores is valid up to and including Friday 1st May.

But from Monday 4th May, your Free School Meal entitlement will be paid by bank transfer, for the two weeks up to Friday 15th May.

The rate is £3.90 per day, per child.

For the Council to pay this money, we must have your bank account details.

All those entitled to Free School Meals should have received a letter from us about the changes.

It is very important that you give us your bank details as soon as you can, as we will not be able to get the money to you without them.

If you haven’t had a letter from us, or you need another one, please email fsmpayments@pembrokeshire.gov.uk, or telephone 01437 775250 as soon as possible.

Please ensure ALL details on the form, including National Insurance number, are completed before returning.

https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/newsroom/reminder-of-important-changes-to-free-school-meals-payments