Home Link Worker
ELSA provision at Springhill Primary School
Mrs Sue Chapman our school ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) is specially trained in helping children deal with their emotions and feelings and those of others. She can support children with their social skills, self-esteem, friendship issues, relationships, anger management and behaviour, anxiety and worries.
Home Link Support: If you are struggling with the current cost of living crisis and need help, Mrs Chapman may have resources to help you.
Here are some useful websites that can also offer help & advice:
- https://www.solinked.org.uk provides information about food banks and food pantries where you can receive food parcels for free or for a small donation. Please contact Mrs Chapman) as she is able to make referrals to food banks.
- For advice about fuel bills go to: www.southampton.gov.uk/life-events/getting-help-with-the-cost-of-living/get-help-with-your-energy-bills.
- Citizens Advice Bureau: citizensadvice.org.uk We can all face problems that seem complicated or intimidating. At Citizens Advice we believe no one should have to face these problems without good quality, independent advice. That’s why we’re here: to give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
- www.companyshopgroup.co.uk Company Shop Group is the UK’s leading redistributor of surplus food and household products.
- www.citycateringsouthampton.co.uk provides information on who you can contact if you are struggling to feed your family.
- At Springhill we have a small food pantry to provide food parcels for our families; please do contact the school office and asked to be put through to Mrs Chapman, who will be happy to help. Every request will be treated in the strictest confidence.
For further help, information or advice, please contact Mrs Chapman via email at: s.chapman@springhillcatholic.net. Alternatively, contact the school office and ask to be put through. Mrs Chapman’s working days are Monday to Wednesday 8.30am to 4.30pm.
Some helpful links:
Places where kids can eat for free over the Easter Holidays 2024:
https://visitsouthampton.co.uk/blog/free-family-fun-activities-in-southampton
Free Family Fun Activities in Southampton Getting out and about with children can be quite costly especially once you add up entry fees, lunch out and more often than not the gift shop at the end… visitsouthampton.co.uk |
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--southampton--25607/free-kids/
https://yosushi.com/kids-eat-free
YO! Sushi - Kids Eat Free yosushi.com |
https://www.bellaitalia.co.uk/kids
Kids Eat For £1 | Every Monday - Thursday 4-6pm | Bella Italia Kids eat for £1! Every Monday to Thursday 4-6pm with the purchase of an adult meal. In summer kids eat free. Outside of these hours, kids meals from £6.49. www.bellaitalia.co.uk |
Starting 28th March until 14th April, you’ll be able to take part in Visit Southampton’s free family trail around the city’s historic Old Town. Discover several Easter Eggs as the map guides you through quaint streets and historic landmarks. Spot down what you find on each egg before taking your completed map to your final destination to receive a prize.
https://www.southampton.gov.uk/news/article/things-to-do-this-easter/
Things to do under £10 in Southampton this Easter Spring is in the air and the Easter Holidays are nearly here! Keen to get some activities booked up before the chorus of ‘I’m bored’ start? Here’s some ideas of things to do for under £10 in Southampton this Easter! www.southampton.gov.uk |
https://www.southamptonrocks.co.uk/things-to-do/easter-holiday-activities-and-events-in-southampton
What's on this Easter Holiday in Southampton Looking for things to do in Southampton over the Easter Holidays? Have a browse of Southampton Rocks - we've featured family events, attractions, activities and lots more. Visit us today. www.southamptonrocks.co.uk |
https://www.visit-hampshire.co.uk/whats-on/easter
Easter Events and Activities in Hampshire Celebrate Easter in Hampshire this year with 'eggciting' Easter egg hunts to a day outs at top attractions, there's plenty of things to do in Hampshire for all ages during the Easter holidays. www.visit-hampshire.co.uk |
https://www.bellaitalia.co.uk/kids
Kids eat FREE on Thurs | Kids Eat For £1 Sun-Weds | Bella Italia Kids eat FREE on Thursdays, or kids eat for £1 Sunday to Wednesday, with an the purchase of an adult meal. Outside of these hours, kids meals from £6.49. www.bellaitalia.co.uk |
https://bills-website.co.uk/events/kids-eat-free-march/
Kids Eat Free | Family Restaurant | Bill's Two kids eat free ALL DAY from Monday 25th March - Friday 12th April when one adult buys a main. bills-website.co.uk |
Kids Eat Free All Day, everyday | 2023 | TGI Fridays UK KIDS EAT FREE at TGI Fridays. Enjoy dining out & celebrating with the whole family. Find out everything that we have prepared for you - book your table today. www.tgifridays.co.uk |
Free Travel for Under-11s in London | National Rail Special offer: Free Travel for Under-11s in London. The portal into UK rail travel, including information on ticket purchase and promotions, train times and delays, and more. www.nationalrail.co.uk |