At Cart Mill we believe it is important to work with our children and families to find ways to support health and wellbeing.
Please find below some useful information and links to support websites. Further information can be found on our Family News and Support notice board in the Centre.
Financial support
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/
https://www.transport.gov.scot/concessionary-travel/young-persons-free-bus-travel-scheme/
East Renfrewshire Money Advice and Rights Team (MART) – benefit and debt advice 0141 577 8420
Family support
https://www.children1st.org.uk/parentline
https://ayemind.com/resource-map/
Family First Family First is also available to our families. They have a resource page with a wealth of support available via local and national organisations as well as helplines and programmes for all families. Please speak to Val MacLean or click on the link for more information regarding Family First: https://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/family-first-information-resource
Psychology of Parenting Project The Psychology of Parenting Project (PoPP) is aimed at improving the availability of high-quality evidence-based parenting programmes for families with young children who have elevated levels of behaviour problems. PoPP courses are currently running across East Renfrewshire. Within our centre you can speak to your child’s key worker, or Val MacLean, Depute Head of Centre. The link below will take you to our website for more information on the PoPP programme. https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er/cartmill/parent-information/supportfor-parents/
Should you require any further support, please do not hesitate to contact the Centre or speak to your child’s keyworker at drop off, pick up times.
Healthy Snacks and Hot Lunches
We are a health promoting centre and as such we will only provide children with healthy snacks and drinks. Our snacks will consist mainly of fruit but we will develop a varied snack menu in consultation with the children.
At snack times we will provide children with water or milk to drink.
The children aged 3-5 years are entitled to a hot lunch and so are some of our 2 year old children. The lunches are prepared by our cook, Gillian, and consist of two courses. The lunch menu is displayed in our window and is available on our website.
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er/cartmill/lunches/
If your child is bringing a packed lunch we ask that you supply them healthy lunch. Most children bring a sandwich or wrap, fruit, yoghurt and some bring soup or pasta in a flask. Please do not include sweets, chocolate, biscuits, sugary or fizzy drinks. Please also include an ice pack in your child’s lunch box.
Allergies and Medical Conditions
Please speak to a member of staff if your child has an allergy or medical condition as soon as you can. We do have forms for you to complete when your child starts with us, but this information helps us to plan effectively for your child so that they make a smooth transition.
Cart Mill Family Centre is a nut and kiwi free zone. Please do not give your child any nut based products such as pesto, nut based cereals, nutella or peanut butter.
