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“Vista is one of the oldest and largest
sight loss charities in Leicester,
Leicestershire and Rutland. We’ve
been working with people with
sight loss and their families for
over 150 years. Vista provides support
and services to almost 12,000 children
and adults with sight loss. As well
as rehabilitation, social groups, and
300 pupils in Leicester set to
become ‘Rugby Reading Champions’
Jim Sells, Sport and Literacy Programme
Manager at the National
Literacy Trust, said: “We’ve seen
first-hand how bringing sport into
the classroom can level the playing
field for children who have fallen
behind in their reading. Rugby is
an important part of family life in
Leicester, so we are thrilled to be
working with Leicester Tigers to get
children who might otherwise be
disengaged with reading excited
about it. Rugby Reading Champions
are bursting with inspirational
materials to get children reading
Suitable for SEN young people with
Autism/SLD/MLD, this fully inclusive
musical experience brings together
different styles of music from Rock
to Samba, Hip Hop and the spoken
word. Each session includes playing
a variety of instruments e.g. drums,
keyboards and guitars. Technology
like Ableton Push and Soundbeam is
used to enhance the music that the
young people create.
No experience needed, just come
residential services, Vista provide
specialist services for people with
learning disabilities, dementia and
dual sensory impairment. But we need
your donations to provide this level of
support. From the smallest shirt to the
largest dress, every donation helps
us provide a valuable service to those
who need it most.”
from exciting videos from their
role models at Leicester Tigers to
bright and brilliant rugby-themed
books and posters. Using the
power of rugby, we hope to help
300 children in Leicester develop
the reading skills, confidence and
enjoyment they need to flourish at
school and beyond.”
Local primary schools can register
their interest in taking part in Rugby
Reading Champions from today
literacytrust.org.uk/programmes/sport-and-literacy/
rugby-reading-champions
enSEMbel every Saturday in term time
along and enjoy making music with
others.
£30 PER TERM
AGE 11 – 18 YEARS
TIME: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
VENUE: SOFT TOUCH ARTS 50 NEW
WALK, LEICESTER LE1 6TF
Registration online at leicestershiremusichub.org/ensenble
Primary School Admissions
Parents and carers of children
turning five from September 2019
can start to apply for a school place
from 1st June 2018, to the closing
date of 15th January 2019. In addition,
if your child is transferring from
Infant to Junior School you can start
to apply for a school place from
1st September 2018 to the closing
date of 15th January 2019. You must
apply for a school place through
the home Local Authority that you
live in, and the best way to apply if
‘Get Funky’ this January to
help local families in need
Charity Link is a local charity supporting
vulnerable families in hardship and
crisis. On Friday 25th January Charity
Link are inviting schools, businesses
and individuals to support its dress
up event, Wear a Funky Scarf Day, to
help raise funds. For every £10 raised
Charity Link can provide £50 worth
of essential items to those in need,
including food, grants for utilities,
clothing (including winter coats and
school uniforms), beds and cookers
so vulnerable families can have a hot
meal. The event is fun and simple to
Inspire your class with
Big Schools' Birdwatch 2019
Every year, educators from every corner
of the UK take part, turning their
classes into conservation scientists
and helping us track the ups and
downs of birds across the country.
Registration is open with the final day
for results submission on the 22nd
February 2019. After this we'll share
the results of your surveys so your
you live in Leicestershire is through
our online system. Before applying
I would encourage that you read
the publication entitled “Your Guide
to Education” as it will guide you
through the process as well as
advise you on related matters. This
can be found by following the link
www.leicestershire.gov.uk/
education-and-children/
schools-colleges-and-academies/school-admissions/
your-guide-to-education
support; wear your favourite or most
funky scarf on the day and donate
an amount of your choice to help
improve local lives.
Fundraising packs available now at
www.charity-link.org
class can see how their research is
contributing.
Fill in the form online to receive a free
RSPB education resource pack and
education e-newsletter full of ideas
to help your pupils understand and
experience the natural world.
Read more at www.rspb.org.uk/
fun-and-learning
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