Open the Secondary Schools in Lambeth 2013/14 - Lambeth Council
Open the Secondary Schools in Lambeth 2013/14 - Lambeth Council
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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 />
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