Useful Websites and Information

This page includes links to useful websites and local information.

TEACHING AND LEARNING:

 

Oak National Academy

An excellent resource for schools and parents - free online lessons across the whole curriculum.

BBC Bitesize

Learning across the curriculum for all primary aged pupils.

 

SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES

Childcare Options for Parents

Information from Wokingham Borough Council. There are different types of childcare available. You will need to work out which suits your family needs based on work hours, location and budget.

https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/children-and-families/childcare-pre-schools-and-nurseries/

Family Information Service

Wokingham Borough Family Information Service provides information, advice and assistance for families, children and young people aged 0-19 years

https://directory.wokingham.gov.uk/kb5/wokingham/directory/service.page?id=g-Lc9Ugao6k

Starlings Children's Centre in Twyford

Children's Centres act as a central point where families can find a wide variety of activities, play, information and support from professionals working in a wide range of fields and organisations.

https://directory.wokingham.gov.uk/kb5/wokingham/directory/service.page?id=DfJp1bN-ZVs

The Polehampton Charity

The Trustees are able to award grants for educational and charitable purposes and welcome applications from residents of Twyford and Ruscombe who are in need of financial assistance.

http://www.thepolehamptoncharity.co.uk/

OLIO

Free food sharing app.

Wokingham Food Bank

Local foodbank - the school is able to refer families, so please make contact, and we can confidentially help with referrals. 

First Days

Local charity able to help by providing everyday essentials to families who need them by distributing school uniforms, new baby essentials, travel items, toiletries, safety equipment, furniture, toys and books. 

 

COMMUNITY

Polehampton Swimming Association

The Polehampton Swimming Association exists to provide a swimming pool for the use of Polehampton Schools and the local community and is a registered charity. Open to all families living in Twyford, Ruscombe, Hurst, Wargrave and Charvil

http://www.psaswimming.co.uk/

Twyford Together

A partnership of local authorities, businesses, residents, schools, church groups, youth and community groups, and other interested parties, representing the views of people in Twyford and its neighbouring villages

http://www.twyfordtogether.org/