Information Advice and Guidance

We provide free, confidential and impartial advice and guidance on:

• Funded early education and childcare,

• Types of child care providers,

• Help in finding childcare,

• Home learning and related services for children and young people in Norfolk

Please Click the logo for Link to the Web Site

Healthy Child Programme Services Ages 0-19 Click logo above for Further details

We deliver a range of community-based children and young people’s health services across Norfolk. Our aims

are to: • Build confidence in families, children and young people to care for their own health and wellbeing

• Help families, children and young people in Norfolk access the right services for advice and help

• Improve health outcomes for children and young people in Norfolk

The Norfolk Community Directory provides

residents and families with information, advice

services and activities across Norfolk to help

Norfolk people lead active, healthy and fulfilling

lives.

We also provide the information which supports

the Local Offer, Care Act and Childcare Act.

Listing your services or activities in the Norfolk

Directory is a great way to tell the Norfolk

Community about what you do and what you can

offer. It’s free to use and quick!

More Information Advice and Guidance

Library Activities Information

Norfolk Museums information

Norfolk Record Office

Early Childhood and Family Service – Breckland Facebook Page

Early Childhood and Family service (ECFS)

Things to do for Children and Young People with SEND

Early Childhood in Norfolk

www.apprenticeshipsnorfolk.org

Dereham Debt Centre.

Firstly is to remind you that we are taking new referrals. If you know of someone who needs debt

help they can call 0800 328 0006 to self-refer.

Second is that we have an online CAP Money Course starting next Monday evening. This is free and

open to anyone who can access the internet. Follow this link to find details of dates and times and

sign up.

Finally, we are currently part of Aviva's Community Fundraising programme. I would really

appreciate it if you could take a look, share it with people you know and consider making a donation

(either personally or as an organisation) to keep this vital service running. You can find the page

here.

God bless,

Morgan

Morgan Cockbill

07514 488100

Dereham Debt Centre Manager

Christians Against Poverty

Working days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

9am - 2.45pm

capuk.org

facebook.com/capuk

twitter.com/capuk

Current FutureLearn Courses - Click Pictures for links to details

https://www.futurelearn.com/

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

How to Succeed at: Interviews

GRADUATE COACH

How to Get A Graduate Job

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

Starting a Business 1: Vision and Opportunity

CIPD - CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL AND DEVELOPMENT

People Management Skills

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY

Becoming Career Smart: How to Sell Yourself

ACCENTURE

Digital Skills: Digital Skills for Work and Life

Young Friends Against Scams

‘Young Friends’ is part of Friends Against Scams and has been designed to teach

young people aged 8+ about:

• Scams and how they can affect people’s lives

• Different types of scams including – postal, telephone, online and doorstep

• How to protect yourself form being scammed

• How to spot and help a scam victim

It is essential that young people learn how to protect themselves and their families

from scams. Learning how to protect yourself against fraud and scams is an

essential skill, especially given the rise of new technology that young people are

faced with.

Young Friends is available as two packs, one aimed at schools and one for youth

groups.

If you would like to find out more get in touch with the National Trading Standards

scams team at: www.FriendsAgainstScams.org.uk/contact or email the Norfolk

Against Scams Partnership nasp@norfolk.gov.uk

Wearing of Face Masks from 24.7.20

The government has launched the compulsory wearing of face masks today in

certain settings and I thought it would be useful to pull out a few of the key points, for

more information please go to the .GOV website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-

how-to-make-your-own/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-

own

In England, you must wear a face covering by law in the following settings:

• public transport

• indoor transport hubs (airports, rail and tram stations and terminals, maritime ports and terminals, bus and coach stations and terminals)

• shops and supermarkets (places which are open to the public and that wholly or mainly offer goods or services for retail sale or hire)

• indoor shopping centres

• banks, building societies, and post offices (including credit unions, short-term loan providers, savings clubs and money service businesses)

You are expected to wear a face covering immediately before entering any of these

settings and must keep it on until you leave.

You are also strongly encouraged to wear a face covering in other enclosed public

spaces where social distancing may be difficult and where you come into contact

with people you do not normally meet.

You do not need to wear a face covering if you have a legitimate reason not to. This

includes (but is not limited to):

• young children under the age of 11 (Public Health England do not recommended face coverings for children under the age of 3 for health and safety reasons)

• not being able to put on, wear or remove a face covering because of a physical or mental illness or impairment, or disability

• if putting on, wearing or removing a face covering will cause you severe distress

• if you are travelling with or providing assistance to someone who relies on lip reading to communicate

• to avoid harm or injury, or the risk of harm or injury, to yourself or others

• to avoid injury, or to escape a risk of harm, and you do not have a face covering with you

• to eat or drink if reasonably necessary

• in order to take medication

• if a police officer or other official requests you remove your face covering

• There are also scenarios when you are permitted to remove a face covering when asked:

• if asked to do so in a bank, building society, or post office for identification

• if asked to do so by shop staff or relevant employees for identification, the purpose of assessing health recommendations, such as a pharmacist, or for age identification purposes including when buying age restricted products such as alcohol

• if speaking with people who rely on lip reading, facial expressions and clear sound. Some may ask you, either verbally or in writing, to remove a covering to help with communication

Exemption Cards

Some people may feel more comfortable showing something that says they do not

have to wear a face covering. This could be in the form of an exemption card, badge

or even a home-made sign.

This is a personal choice and is not necessary in law.

Those who have an age, health or disability reason for not wearing a face covering

should not be routinely asked to give any written evidence of this. Written evidence

includes exemption cards.

Access exemption card templates Click link to go to examples

Library News

More Norfolk libraries are reopening

We are pleased to say that since our last newsletter, North Walsham has joined the list of

libraries that have reopened with the necessary safety measures in place, along with the

first floor of the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium library.

In addition, we are set to reopen an additional six locations in early August. They are as

follows:

• Hellesdon library (3 August)

• Sheringham library (3 August)

• Caister library (3 August)

• Poringland library (3 August)

• Gaywood library (3 August)

• Earlham library (4 August)

This will take the total number of libraries open in Norfolk to 19 after 13 have reopened

during July. More than 16,000 books have been borrowed in the last three weeks.

Norfolk's fleet of mobile libraries are being adapted to allow for a safe resumption of

service, which is due to take place in mid-August.

The remaining sites will be assessed in stages so that the right safety measures can be

put in place for them to reopen in the coming weeks.

Please keep an eye on our website for more updates and for information on how our

libraries are safely operating. You are strongly recommended to wear a face covering

when you visit the library.

Are you the parent of a new baby?

Whilst we’re not able to all meet up in the library, we’re pleased to be able to offer a new

stay and chat group, via Zoom, on a Tuesday morning at 11am. Why not enjoy Bounce

and Rhyme at 10am, grab a coffee (or feed your baby, or both!) and join us for a chat at

11am. We normally have a guest who will share some information on a relevant topic for a

few minutes, followed by time to chat. If you’d like to join a session please email

libraries.iconnect@norfolk.gov.uk. It’s very informal, you can pop in and out as you need

to, and please don’t worry if your baby has other ideas.

Schools out - it’s Summer Reading Challenge time

Although it’s been a strange summer term for most children, we’ve got lots of fun lined up

this summer to encourage your children to keep reading and learning over the holidays.

This year the Summer Reading Challenge is online. If you haven’t signed up yet, head to

the website join. Children can set their own challenge and unlock fun characters and

incentives as they log their reading over the summer. Anyone can take part, children who

may not be reading on their own can also count stories they share with their family. Audio

books count too!

All our regular events continue online via Facebook including story-time Monday,

Wednesday and Friday at 12pm and Bounce and Rhyme time every Tuesday at 10am.

New for the summer, we have an exciting programme of authors and storytellers online:

• Wednesday 5 August - storyteller John Kirk will be retelling The Twits.

• Wednesday 12 August - Andy Copps will be retelling the lesser known Roald Dahl

story, Billy and Minpins.

• Wednesday 19 August - John will return telling the Enormous Crocodile.

• Wednesday 26 August - author Andy Seed will be telling side-splitting stories from

his books.

• Wednesday 2 September - author Chris Callaghan will be telling the story of the

Great Chocoplot.

These sessions are suitable for children aged 4+. To book a place at any of these free

sessions please email libraries.iconnect@norfolk.gov.uk.

We’ll be busy talking about books too. Every week library staff

around the County will be on Facebook and Youtube talking about their favourite

children’s books and suggesting fun activities to do alongside those books. You can

browse our staff picks online. We’ll add new titles every week.

With so much focus on diversity in the media at the moment, we have put together a new

collection of children’s eBooks which focuses on celebrating our community. You can

browse the collection online. Some of our favourites are “The Girls” by Lauren Ace, a

beautiful story of lifelong friendship (tissues may be required) and Little Badman and the

Invasion of the Killer Aunties, a comedic debut novel telling the story of Humza Khan’s

aspiration to be the greatest rapper Eggington has ever seen.

Norfolk libraries on zoom

If you’re missing the regular groups that meet in our libraries, you might like to join our

new Zoom sessions. Run by library staff, you’ll have a chance to meet others online, chat

and share a virtual cuppa:

• Mondays at 2pm - Just a cuppa (starting on July 27th)

• Tuesdays at 10.30am Just a cuppa (starting on July 28th)

• Wednesdays at 2pm - ‘Knit and natter’ Just a cuppa - Join Emma and Maria and

share your knitting hints and tips.

To take part, please email libraries.iconnect@norfolk.gov.uk stating which group you’d

like to join and you’ll be sent your personal invite. If you’ve never used Zoom, library staff

will help you to get started.

Breathing Space broadcast with Xenia Horne

Join us for a Breathing Space broadcast with Xenia Horne, every Thursday at 2pm live on

Facebook.

As Xenia can’t come and play in libraries for the moment, she wanted to find a way to

bring harp music to people, especially for those who are currently self-isolating. Xenia is

delighted to have been awarded a grant through Norwich Consolidated Charities, to make

a series of live events which will be accessible online.

Jobs

https://familycarersnet.co.uk/jobs/

Community Engagement Manager (Norwich, Norfolk with travel across the county)

£25,000 – £30,000 pa, Pension, Holidays and Benefits

It’s a wonderful role, combining the management of a small team for Norfolk along with undertaking direct community engagement in the Norwich. The main aim being to promote, raise awareness of and engagement with a refreshed Family Carer Support service in Norfolk: Carers Matter Norfolk.

You will have the autonomy and responsibility for leading a Community Engagement Team, working alongside the Marketing Manager to create necessary promotional and marketing material, online and offline.

Full Job Details

Community Engagement Executive (West Norfolk, North Norfolk and East Norfolk)

£20,000 – £23,000 pa / pro-rata, Pension, Holidays and Benefits

We’re looking for a really passionate and outgoing person who has experience of being out and about in public, community, professional and people facing roles.

Your experience can come from any sector: private, public, charity or third, it’s who you are as a person that counts for us. Happy, nice, kind, confident and driven to succeed.

Having experience of engaging people, presenting, achieving KPIs, organising and planning are skills that will be highly beneficial in this role.

There are three locations we shall be covering, you may wish to cover one of the areas on a part-time basis or take on a full-time position and reach out across more than one area. We’re flexible and open to this.

Full Job Details

It’s official – chocolate is good for hearts

Eating chocolate at least once a week cuts the risk of developing coronary artery disease by 8 per cent, a large study has concluded. Chocolate contains plant chemicals

which reduce inflammation and boost blood flow, preventing clots which can lead to heart attacks and heart

failure, scientists in the US said. In this latest research, published in the European Journal of Preventive

Cardiology, the team pooled data from six trials which took place in the last 50 years involving 336,289 people.

So now you know!!

Be assured I’m working hard on researching

the benefits of a glass or two of red or white

wine after a week in front of the Computer

Screen!!

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