The Family Matters Bus Is Coming to Stoke-on-Trent Schools!

We’re pleased to share some exciting news — the Family Matters Bus will be travelling across Stoke-on-Trent in early March to support local families. The bus will be visiting several schools, offering a welcoming drop-in space where parents, carers, and children can take part in a range of themed activities and support sessions. Parents and carers from all year groups are encouraged to come along.

 

Stoke on Trent College, Cauldon Campus, Stoke Road, ST4 2DG – Open to the Public

Dates: Monday 2nd March (1.00pm – 3.00pm), Friday 6th March & Friday 13th March (9.30am – 3pm)

Morning – 9.30am – 11.00am

• Reading – “Your Words, Your Way”
  Fun, simple ways to encourage reading at home and support children’s literacy skills.

Afternoon – 1.00pm – 3.00pm

• Get Set School
  Helpful advice and resources to support school readiness, routines, and transitions.

 

Dimensions Leisure Centre, Scotia Road, Burslem, ST6 4ET – Open to the Public

Dates: Tuesday 3rd March (9.30am – 3pm)

Morning – 9.30am – 11.00am

• Reading – “Your Words, Your Way”
  Fun, simple ways to encourage reading at home and support children’s literacy skills.

Afternoon – 1.00pm – 3.00pm

• Get Set School
  Helpful advice and resources to support school readiness, routines, and transitions.

 

Ormiston Meridian Academy (for parents/carers of students attending this school)

Dates: Wednesday 4th March – Thursday 5th March
Time: 9.30am – 3pm

Day 1 – Wednesday 4th March

• 9.30am – 11.00am: Cooking on a Budget – “Your Food, Your Way”
  Practical tips and ideas to help families prepare healthy, affordable meals.
• 1.00pm – 3.00pm: Building Confidence – “Your Confidence, Your Way”
  Activities and guidance to help children and parents build confidence and resilience.

Day 2 – Thursday 5th March

• 9.30am – 11.00am: Reading – “Your Words, Your Way”
  Fun, simple ways to encourage reading at home and support children’s literacy skills.
• 1.00pm – 3.00pm: Get Set School
  Helpful advice and resources to support school readiness, routines, and transitions.

 

St Peter’s CofE Academy (for parents/carers of students attending this school)

Dates: Monday 9th March – Tuesday 10th March
Time: 9.30am – 3pm

Day 1 – Monday 9th March

• 9.30am – 11.00am: Cooking on a Budget – “Your Food, Your Way”
  Practical tips and ideas to help families prepare healthy, affordable meals.
• 1.00pm – 3.00pm: Building Confidence – “Your Confidence, Your Way”
  Activities and guidance to help children and parents build confidence and resilience.

Day 2 – Tuesday 10th March

• 9.30am – 11.00am: Reading – “Your Words, Your Way”
  Fun, simple ways to encourage reading at home and support children’s literacy skills.
• 1.00pm – 3.00pm: Get Set School
  Helpful advice and resources to support school readiness, routines, and transitions.

 

Discovery Academy (for parents/carers of students attending this school)

Dates: Wednesday 11th March – Thursday 12th March
Time: 9.30am – 3pm

Day 1 – Wednesday 11th March

• 9.30am – 11.00am: Cooking on a Budget – “Your Food, Your Way”
  Practical tips and ideas to help families prepare healthy, affordable meals.
• 1.00pm – 3.00pm: Building Confidence – “Your Confidence, Your Way”
  Activities and guidance to help children and parents build confidence and resilience.

Day 2 – Thursday 12th March

• 9.30am – 11.00am: Reading – “Your Words, Your Way”
  Fun, simple ways to encourage reading at home and support children’s literacy skills.
• 1.00pm – 3.00pm: Get Set School
  Helpful advice and resources to support school readiness, routines, and transitions.