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Manchester’s winter is coming – get your free jabs Mixing with friends and family again after long periods of lockdown feels great, but it also allows Covid, Flu and cold bugs to circulate. Evidence suggests you’re up to twice as likely to die if you catch Covid and Flu together. But there are things you can do to protect yourself and your family this winter. Children aged 2-15 years, and pregnant women are among those eligible for a free Flu vaccine. Make sure you’re all up to date with your free Flu and Covid vaccinations. W: www.manchester.gov.uk/winter
Stockport Grammar Junior sports stars shine Girls and boys from Stockport Grammar Junior School were thrilled to get back to enjoying sporting competition by playing in some exciting tournaments. The Year Six Hockey girls headed to Jodrell Bank where they took part in a seven-a-side tournament at Terra Nova School. Fantastic performances saw them advance to the final unbeaten. A coach load of enthusiastic Year Four footballers headed to Altrincham Preparatory School for their first taste of representing the school. Their performances were very positive and the team left Trafford unbeaten across the four fixtures. W: www.stockportgrammar.co.uk
What should you look for in an Online 11+ Tutor? It is important that you choose an online tuition provider with plenty of experience, but most importantly, one that approaches every single child as an individual. Senior KSOL tutor, Paul White says: “Your child will cover the entire 11+ syllabus from the comfort of their own home. With personalised tests targeted to their individual areas for improvement, guided teaching videos with marked homework and direct support by qualified teachers, we offer the ultimate home-based preparation tool for the 11+ exam.” Build essential skills and confidence with tailored, home-based 11+ online courses for children in Year 3, 4 & 5. Discover why over 98% of parents recommend KSOL by getting in touch. T: 0161 327 2003 W: www.ksol.co.uk
Avoiding family tension this Christmas With extended family coming together to enjoy the festivities, this can be a difficult time for separated couples with children together. Organising to spend time with both parents over Christmas can be emotionally charged. To avoid bad feeling, it is a good idea to plan ahead and put your children’s welfare at the heart of any arrangements. Generally speaking, children benefit from seeing relatives on both sides of the family. Parents should, if possible, work together in advance to make sure there are clear agreements in place so that everyone can make the most of this special time. For support and expert advice regarding any family law issue, contact Slater Heelis at www.slaterheelis.co.uk
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WINTER ISSUE 2021
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