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If you live in Westmorland and Furness and your child was born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020, they will be due to start school in Reception year group in September 2024. Find out more and apply.
The closing date for applications is 15 January 2024.
There are 5 simple steps parents can take to reduce infections spreading in the community:
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Teach good hygiene habits - Regularly wash hands in soap and warm water for 20 seconds or use hand sanitiser. Use a tissue to catch coughs and sneezes, bin it and then wash hands.
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Stop the spread of stomach bugs - If you or your child have diarrhoea and vomiting, wash your hands with soap and warm water and use bleach-based products to clean surfaces. You should avoid visiting people in hospitals and care homes. Do not return to work, school or nursery until 48 hours after symptoms have stopped.
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Spot the signs of when to keep your child at home - If your child has a fever and is unwell, they should stay home from school or nursery until the fever has passed and they are well enough to attend.
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Get vaccinated - Flu vaccines can be booked through your GP or local pharmacy. You can take a look at the childhood vaccination schedule to make sure your child is up to date with all their vaccinations.
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Use NHS resources - NHS UK provides easily accessible guidance for parents to help manage winter illness at home.
Find out additional back-to-school advice for parents on the UK Health Security Agency's website.
There are now Warm Spot venues all the way from Barrow to Alston operating from village halls, community centres, churches, libraries, pubs, and sports centres, some open every day and some just a few hours a week. Everyone is welcome and you will not need to give any explanation of why you are there.
To find the Warm Spot nearest you, visit our new webpage – westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/warmspots. The site provides an easy way to find out which Warm Spots are open and what they offer.
As a minimum, a Warm Spot will offer a warm space, a warm welcome, someone on hand to talk to if you wish, and, in most cases, a hot drink (free or at cost). But many are offering a much wider range of facilities, activities, and support.
Are you ready for a fresh start and a life-changing, new challenge in 2024? By becoming a foster carer with Cumbria Fostering you could make a difference which lasts a lifetime.
Helping to make even a small difference to a child's life is hugely satisfying and all of our carers receive an outstanding package of training, support and mentoring.
Attend an upcoming event
Throughout January Cumbria Fostering is running a number of events, where you can speak to their friendly team and foster carers and find out more:
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Monday 22 January - Fostering information stand at Kendal Library, you will find us in the foyer from 12pm to 2pm
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Friday 26 January - Come along to our fostering drop in at Costa Coffee in Angel Square, Penrith between 12pm and 1pm
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Wednesday 31 January - Fostering information evening (with short presentation) at the conference room, Barrow AFC So Legal Stadium on Holker Street / Wilkie Road in Barrow. Doors open at 6pm and presentation starts at 6.30pm
Contact Cumbria Fostering today on 0300 013 2065 or register your interest at cumbriafostering.org.uk
Join us! There are currently 103 job opportunities available to apply for now.
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