The summer holidays can be a difficult time, with many added pressures and different routines. We’ve put together some useful information and links to support you and your family during this time.
Please remember that we want to support our families as much as possible at Inclusion. If you are struggling then please do contact us as we may be able to offer some support. We know this is more difficult during holidays so please do use some of the below support links as well.
There are several local pantry’s in the area. These are local services which offer food packages at reduced rates. Once you register with them you can buy a selection of food (around 12 items, with at least 2 being a meat or fish option) for £5 and you can chose what you have from what they have on their shelves. Each pantry will have its own cost and details of what they offer and a full list, including opening times can be found here
The amazing team at the Money Saving Centre have put together a list places offering free or reduced price meals for children this summer.
The Trussell Trust have details of local food banks in your area.
To access a food bank then you must be referred for a voucher via Health or Social worker, GP, school, Citizens Advice or other support services. Please note, unfortunately Inclusion Hampshire, Inclusion School and Inclusion College can not award these vouchers.
Find info on your local Foodbank here
The Trust can also offer some support and information on energy bills here
You can also contact the Help Through Hardship Helpline on 0808 208 21 38. This is open Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
All Yours are a local charity that can support families by providing period boxes.
You can visit their website to register and request these. All information is confidential.
For more information please visit their website www.allyoursbox.co.uk
Vision 4 Youth provide youth clubs and services to 11-25 year olds in Yateley and the surrounding areas. During term time, there are five different youth clubs open each weekday evening to meet a variety of interests and needs. Regular activities are closed during the summer holidays, however there is a Summer Holiday Youth Club open instead. This is running on Thursdays from 30 July to 1 September inclusive, 6:30-8:30pm at The Tythings Youth Suite, Yateley GU46 7RP. Open to all aged 11-18, there is a £1 entry but food is included such as burgers or hot dogs. It is a chance for young people to get together, catch up with friends or make new ones, and enjoy some free food along with all the facilities of the youth club such as pool, table tennis, air hockey and games consoles.
For people in the Fleet area please look at what Fleet Phoenix has to offer, with lots of summer projects and activities planned. Take a look at their website
We know that screentime may increase for young people during the summer. The UK Safer Internet Centre have put together a helpful guide for parents and carers on ways you can support your child managing screentime in the holidays.
Take a look here.
If we have a hot summer it will be natural to want to cool off. However, rivers and other bodies of water can have unseen dangers. Teenagers are especially at risk as they are more likely to be drawn in by peers and can engage in risky behaviours as they explore new boundaries.
Please find some links to helpful websites below:
If you would like to contact us with any further queries then please complete the form with your details and message and one of our team will be in touch.
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