Update – 01.04.2020

 Dear Crossmichael and Gelston Families,
THE CRITICAL CHILDCARE HUB IS MOVING TO DALBEATTIE:
The Critical Childcare Hub hosted at Castle Douglas Primary School is, from Monday 6th, going to be located at a joint Hub in the Dalbeattie Learning Campus from 7am-8pm, seven days a week and over the Easter holidays.
Castle Douglas Cluster Schools staff will be still be involved with supporting and managing the childcare provision.
HOW TO ACCESS FREE SCHOOL MEALS:
Also, the Local Authority are arranging a ‘meals on wheels’ service for those families who are entitled to this provision so we will no longer be coordinating this locally.  Please see below for information from Dumfries and Galloway Council:

COVID-19 – Free School Meals

Providing free school meals and ensuring the welfare and support of our children and young people is a key priority for our council.

Due to the ever-changing circumstances of COVID19 we will make sure that a food pack is available to all children and young people who meet the criteria for free school meals. This does not include all children in P1-P3 who would normally receive a free meal, only those who meet the entitlement criteria:

  • Income Support
  • Job seeker’s Allowance (Income based)
  • Employment and Support Allowance (Income based)
  • Child Tax Credit on its own, with an annual taxable income of less than £16,105 (subject to change)
  • Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit with an annual taxable income of less than £6,900 (subject to change)
  • Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • Universal Credit with a monthly earned income of not more than £610

Families must confirm that they want to be included in this scheme by completing the online form or  or speaking to a member of the team on 01387 271112.

Complete the request form

I am sorry that the information being sent out keeps changing but unfortunately this is necessary due to the nature of the current situation.

As always, please contact me if you require any other information. My mobile number is: 07741 686730.

 

Best wishes,

Mary E Lidstone-Scott

Headteacher

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