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O<strong>the</strong>r relevant <strong>in</strong>formation<br />

Parents/carers, who have<br />

concerns or queries <strong>in</strong> relation<br />

to school placements, or o<strong>the</strong>r<br />

unresolved school issues, are<br />

encouraged to visit Brixton<br />

Customer Centre Olive Morris<br />

House18 Brixton Hill London<br />

SW2 1RD where a duty officer<br />

is available for consultation and<br />

advice between <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g<br />

hours:<br />

Monday to Friday 9.am–5pm<br />

(Thursday 9am–7pm)<br />

Travel assistance<br />

<strong>Lambeth</strong> Special Educational Needs<br />

Transport Team provide home to<br />

school travel assistance to eligible<br />

children liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>Lambeth</strong>, whe<strong>the</strong>r<br />

<strong>the</strong>y have a statement of SEN or not.<br />

To apply or for fur<strong>the</strong>r <strong>in</strong>formation<br />

contact 020 7926 9684 or<br />

transport@lambeth.gov.uk<br />

Free school meals<br />

When your child is offered a school<br />

place, please contact <strong>the</strong> school to<br />

ascerta<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir arrangements for free<br />

school meals as most are dealt with<br />

by <strong>the</strong> school directly.<br />

Uniform grants<br />

<strong>Lambeth</strong> <strong>Council</strong> does not provide<br />

assistance with purchas<strong>in</strong>g uniform.<br />

Arrangements maybe able to made<br />

with <strong>the</strong> school where your child has<br />

been offered to pay for uniform over<br />

a period of time. Below are details<br />

of <strong>Lambeth</strong> Mutual Credit Union, a<br />

not-for-profit organisation, who can<br />

assist with uniform payments.<br />

We all know how expensive it can be when<br />

your child/ren change schools – new<br />

uniforms, new shoes, school trips!<br />

London Mutual Credit Union <strong>in</strong> <strong>Lambeth</strong> can help<br />

anyone who lives or works <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> borough to have access to safe sav<strong>in</strong>gs,<br />

low cost loans, a straightforward current account and <strong>in</strong>surance. Small<br />

amounts saved regularly can help to cover <strong>the</strong>se costs, and o<strong>the</strong>r<br />

expensive times like Christmas, and <strong>the</strong> credit union can help you to save.<br />

Established <strong>in</strong> 1982, London Mutual Credit Union is London’s largest<br />

community credit union, specialis<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> provid<strong>in</strong>g ethical f<strong>in</strong>ancial services<br />

to its members. The credit union offers products designed to help all<br />

<strong>in</strong>come groups and has loans to suit everyone, whe<strong>the</strong>r employed or<br />

receiv<strong>in</strong>g benefits. The Credit Union Current Account has an ATM and<br />

debit card, so you can shop around for <strong>the</strong> best deals.<br />

Don’t be tempted by expensive doorstep lenders. Visit one of your local<br />

branches at 10 Acre Lane, SW2 5SG or 79 Denmark Hill, SE5 8RS, or jo<strong>in</strong><br />

onl<strong>in</strong>e at www.creditunion.co.uk<br />

Families Information Service<br />

(FIS)<br />

The FIS offers <strong>in</strong>formation about<br />

services and activities <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> borough<br />

for young people, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />

termly publication of What's on Offer<br />

<strong>in</strong> <strong>Lambeth</strong> for 11–19 years olds.<br />

Tel. 0845 601 5317,<br />

www.younglambeth.org<br />

OTHER INFORMATION / SECTION 4 63

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