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• Advice for families & reminder to have regular checks on your child's hair for headlice

  Thu 23 Nov 2023

  Hello #teamblaengwawr, we have been made aware that there are a few cases of headlice across the school and we want to keep you all informed.
  
  Whilst headlice are nothing more than a nuisance, it is important to check your child's hair regularly so they can be dealt with quickly before they spread.
  
  Please can we ask all families to check their children's heads today and continue to do so at regular intervals.
  
  Some advice that may help:
  *Check your child's hair at least once a week.
  *Use a proper headlice detection comb (with teeth no more than 0.3mm apart). These combs are usually white in colour so headlice can be seen and are available from pharmacies or supermarkets.
  *If you find headlice please check all family members and treat with necessary treatments you can purchase from the pharmacy or supermarket.
  
  Further advice on treatment of headlice can be found on the following link:
  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/head-lice-and-nits/
  
  Thank you all for your co-operation and support with this. Mrs Poole

• Message from RCT about the Schools Essential Grant

  Tue 14 Nov 2023

  The School Essentials Grant is available to children and young people eligible for means-tested free school meals, Children Looked After and those who are classed as No Recourse to Public Funds in year groups Reception to Year 11.

   

  Some families may not be aware that financial support is available to help with the cost of school essentials like uniform (including coat and shoes), PE kit, and stationery.

   

  Eligible families can apply for a grant of:

  • £125 per learner
  • £200 for learners entering year 7 (to help with increased costs associated with starting secondary school)

   

  Families are only entitled to claim once per child, per school year.

   

  The 2023 to 2024 scheme will remain open until 31 May 2024. Please check your eligibility for this support and apply via this link:

  https://www.gov.wales/get-help-school-costs

   

  If you have any issues with the application process, please email:  SchoolEssentialsGrant@rctcbc.gov.uk