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Spring/Easter school holidays!

Although the weather doesn't seem to be too sure - it's official: spring is finally here! 🌷

And that means that the spring/Easter school holidays are here too! But don't fear if you're a little behind on your school holiday activity planning - 'hop' into action and take a look at the fantastic choice of fun activities on offer at our country parks and libraries this school holiday!

🐥From Easter trails to school holiday clubs, all the holiday fun is listed on our website!🐥

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Families eligible for free school meals

We're pleased to offer approximately 25,000 eligible children in Notts free school meals vouchers over the upcoming school holidays. Find out more about the free school meal voucher announcement this week.

The Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme is open to children and young people aged between 5 – 16 years who receive benefits-related free school meals. Eligible children and young people will be able to access activities with food over the spring school holiday, find out what activities are available near you:

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SEND activities and support

If your child has Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) then take a look at the half term activities and support available on the Notts Help Yourself site. Want to find out more about our SEND Local Offer? Watch our SEND Local Offer video to see how we could help you.

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Reception and primary school places for September

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National Offer Day for children starting school (reception) or transferring from infant to junior/primary school (Year 3) in September 2022 is coming up, on Tuesday 19 April.

Parents who applied online will be able to view their offer by logging in to their online application on 19 April. Those who opted to receive an email outcome will also get an email with the name of the school their child has been offered.

Outcomes cannot be given over the phone. For anyone who applied by phone or post, we will send offer letters out on 19 April and they will arrive within a few days.

Visit our school admissions hub

We all have the power to tackle violence against women and girls

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We are supporting the government’s latest campaign that highlights what we can do to safely challenge abuse.

Knowing what abuse is helps us to recognise it when it happens, and even small acts of support can help prevent abuse.

If you are experiencing abuse, it’s never your fault and you do not have to deal with it alone.

Find out how you can help and get help

What's on

Easter Egg Hunts!

Sherwood Forest and Rufford Abbey

Rufford Abbey easter trail

Easter Family Trail

Location: Sherwood Forest
Date: Saturday 2 April - Sunday 24 April, Times: 11am-3pm
Price: £2.50 per activity sheet (from the visitor centre)
No booking required!

 

Easter Egg Hunt

Location: Rufford Abbey
Dates: Friday 1 April - Monday 25 April
Price: £2.50 per trail sheet
No booking required!

Find more activities and book

Amazing activities every day

Holme Pierrepont Country Park

Open day activities at the National Water Sports Centre

From Saturday 2 April to Monday 18 April. Exciting activities are happening every day at Holme Pierrepont over the Easter holidays, including:

  • Sky Trail
  • BRAND NEW Lagoon Wipeout
  • Kayaking
  • Stand up Paddle Boarding
  • Mini Golf
  • Archery Combat
  • Climbing Wall
  • Adventure Holiday Club
  • White Water Tubing
  • White Water Duckying

Find out more or book

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