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Welcome to your latest Raise York families update
This week's edition includes a reminder of the York Parents' Survey, information on what's on in the city over half-term, exciting new plans for the Glen Garden's play area, and much more.
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 Parents – we want to hear from you!
We’re asking parents and carers across the city for their views on local support for families, and your feedback will help shape future provision in York. By taking part, you could win a £50 Love2shop voucher.
If you’re a parent and/or carer of a child or young person aged 0-18 (or 25 if they have SEND) in York, please get involved.
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Get out in York this Half-term!
Find out about what family friendly events and activities you can get involved with in York over the coming weeks and February half-term.
These include the Jorvik Viking Festival, the Ice Trail, York BID’s Colour and Light display, theatre shows and much more…
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Family hub half-term drop-in sessions
Why not join our free drop in session for families at The Avenues Family Hub on 20 February (9am-12pm)?
There's craft activities for older children and play opportunities for babies and toddlers.
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 School children help shape exciting plans for Glen Gardens play area
Pupils from Tang Hall Primary School and Heworth Primary School have helped shape the future of Glen Gardens play area.
As part of our investment in parks and green spaces, children reviewed three design options and their feedback helped choose the final design now being taken forward (see photo)
Cllr Bob Webb and Cllr Claire Douglas met pupils including Lyla, Cole and Ollie at Tang Hall Primary School (pictured) to hear their ideas.
The new play area will include climbing equipment, group swings, an embankment slide and inclusive features such as a wheelchair‑accessible roundabout, supportive swing seat and sensory play panels – creating a space children of all abilities can enjoy.
We also uncovered photos of Glen Gardens from the 1980s and 1990s, showing how the play area has changed over time – see them in this post.
Work is due to be completed in Spring, as part of the council’s wider £925k programme to improve parks and green spaces across York.
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EP Support line
Are you a parent/carer of a child with additional needs or SEND?
If you are and you have questions or concerns about their wellbeing or learning, you can take advantage of the EP support line.
It's a confidential telephone support service, staffed by Educational
Psychologists, who are there to help.
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Be Scabies aware
Scabies is an itchy rash caused by mites and is on the rise in the UK.
It's spread through close skin contact, and anyone can get it. It should be treated quickly to stop it spreading.
Photo credit: NHS
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 Take advantage of Talk York Money fortnight this January
If money feels tight or you’re not sure you’re getting all the support you can, check out our local York Talk Money drop-in events over the next couple of weeks.
Our benefits advisors have helped almost 200 York residents increase their income by an average of £3,300 per year through benefits and grants over the last few months and they might be able to help you too!
Why not pop along to one of our drop in sessions at:
- Monks Cross Shopping Park, Monks Cross Drive, Huntington, Wednesday 4 February 1.30pm - 4.30pm
- Morrisons Supermarket, Foss Islands Road, Wednesday 11 February 1.30pm - 4.30pm
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There are lots of events coming up at SEND CENTRAL – York’s hub for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) – over the next few weeks.
They include sessions on understanding Autism and ADHD and referring for an assessment; advice and support from our benefits advisors and supporting transitions in early years settings for children with additional needs.
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Have your say!
Want to share your opinions? Here's what we're asking about at the moment, and what the deadlines are for taking part.
One of the best ways to influence what happens in York is to get involved in our Talkabout citizen's panel, which happens twice a year.
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Could you foster?
Fostering provides a safe home and more stable family life for our children and young people, when they need it the most.
There are many different types of fostering depending on the needs of the child or young person.
Anyone over the age of 21 years can be a foster carer.
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