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DORSET COUNCIL- WEST PURBECK REPORT Next Events at the Pop In Place

Pop In Performers Present “One Night One Moment” Christmas Show
Grants for children back at Thursday 15th Dec 6pm, Friday 16th Dec 7pm, Saturday 17th Dec 2pm
school
Pop In Place Christmas Carols and Mince Pies will be on Friday 23rd December.
There is a lot to think about now the
children are back at school, so families 10am 12 noon at the Village Hall.
on qualifying benefits are reminded to
check if their child or children could
receive a free school meal. They could Work shop and Repair Shop
save families up to £450 per year per We have a small group meet on Friday mornings and do some wood work in the
child and their school could get extra Lower room of the hall : making bird boxes, bug hotels and planters etc We have
government funding, known as the completed and refurbished the table tennis table and that is available for people
Pupil Premium, to boost their to play a game.
education. It is easy to find out if you qualify for free school meals. Complete the
confidential checker at dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/free-school-meals or telephone If you are interested in coming along and doing any of the above or your own
01305 221090. small project, call in and see Paul Bennett you will be very welcome.
Extra funding for children’s education. Families who receive certain benefits with Have you checked out our Pop In Place website popinplace.org
children below age 7 are also encouraged to apply for the Pupil Premium for their For more information call Alison Bennett 01929 472023
school or early years setting. This unlocks extra government funding for teaching,
activities and equipment to help their education. It is paid directly to the school or
early years childcare
provider and could be #SAVESAFELY
between £985 and £1,385
per year. If every eligible THIS WINTER
pupil claimed, it could mean
an extra £2 million for Dorset
schools! With living costs rising all
the time, everyone is
Early Years Pupil Premium for looking for ways to save
ages 3 and 4. Visit Early years some money, so Dorset &
pupil premium funding – Wiltshire Fire and Rescue
Dorset Council or talk to your Service is highlighting
childcare provider who will some areas where a
check your eligibility and saving could be a false economy – and a fire risk.
apply for the funding. This funding could help your child; have access to extra
resources and equipment suited to their needs; have new play, learning and The Service is asking people to #SaveSafely, and there is a wealth of information
activity experiences; be more prepared for starting school about staying safe at home and on the roads at www.dwfire.org.uk/save-safely.
This includes energy saving tips, cooking safely advice, how to stay warm safely,
Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 (ages 5-7). If your child is in reception, year 1 or year staying safe when cutting costs, cutting the costs of driving, and signposting to
2, they automatically receive Universal Infant Free School Meals. However, if you financial help.
claim certain benefits your child’s school could also receive extra government
funding, but you need to apply for this for your school. It is quick and easy to apply Some top tips include:
– visit Apply for pupil premium – Dorset Council
 Pulling something like electric heaters or electric blankets out of the loft,

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