Cost of living and how the school can support 

In recent weeks it's been difficult to avoid the news regarding the prices increases with our energy bills, food and petrol costs. It's also clear that this crisis is here to stay for the next 12 months and may cause some families in the school some difficulties. 

Although we understand how hard it is to ask for help, we are keen to give you an easy pathway for support whenever you may need it. We have worked hard over the past few years to forge strong partnerships with St Marks Meals and have opened the community fridge. 

To be hungry as a child means your tummy hurts, which means you can’t focus on your lessons at school, or your body isn’t healthy enough to fight off illness, or you shiver a lot because you are cold, or you feel embarrassed when your friends snack or talk about dinner. And whatever the reason your family is struggling, when you are 6, there is not much you can do about it. That’s why the help has to be ready, and in place for the precise moment that someone finds out that you need help.

St Marks Meals Boxes are stored in the school office and easy to access. If you do feel they may be needed to get you through the tricky week, please  come into the office at any time, both Mr Peel and Mrs Hodge will be there to assist. We will handle any pick with sensitivity and try and support as best we can. We could offer to deliver some boxes if you feel a collection from school isn't for you. 

As we continue to resume normal school life, we would like to send out a massive plea for volunteers to support us with various activities in school. This could be helping with hearing readers, joining us for Forest School sessions, helping on art projects, updates to our environment, cleaning the fish tank and many other school activities!

Please contact your child's class teacher if you feel you are able to help in any way and/or, email head@deanshanger.northants-ecl.gov.uk