Free hot meals and tutors for Belle Isle primary school children

6 September 2022

BITMO is really proud to be able to offer free tuition to Belle Isle primary school children with a free hot meal at BITMOs GATE every Tuesday during this autumn term.


We held an open evening on Tuesday 13 September where families had a free hot meal from 3.30pm and met the tutors and talked about what support their child needs.

Folowing the open day it was agreed that the tutoring wil focus on children on Years 3 and 4. We can also take children in Year 5 if they need support at that level. The sessions are runing every Tuesday until 13 December, finishing with a Christmas party on 20 December.

Children of primary school age – along with their family – can also get a hot meal from 3.30pm every Tuesday at the GATE. The food is cooked by our food-safety trained volunteers, from a menu that is both healthy and popular with children. You are welcome to come for the meal and not stay for the tuition. Examples of what we serve are wraps filled with freshly roasted chicken, lettuce, sweetcorn and mayo one week and burgers, home made wedges and beans followed by fruit cocktail and ice cream.


The free tuition is provided by fully qualified tutors with school experience, backed up by supervised volunteer tutors and has a focus on English and Maths. Tuition takes place from 4.15 – 6pm. As there is a limit on numbers attending, priority will be given to BITMO tenants.

To find out more and to book your place for tuition, please contact our Community and Tenant Support Team on 0113 378 2190 or email gate@belleisletmo.co.uk


Every Tuesday from 20 September to 13 December hot meal served 3.30 – 4pm. Tutors from 4.15 – 6pm. Hot meal only on 25 October (half term). Christmas party on 20 December.

Tutor and pupils
Belle Isle kids learning in small groups with free tutors

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BITMO closed for staff training 6 December

The BITMO housing office will be closed Friday 6th December for staff training. We will only be taking emergency calls on this day.  If you have an emergency then please call 07562 439839. The office and BITMO’s GATE are back open as usual Monday 9th December at 9am.

BITMO’s GATE will be opened by volunteers from Belle Isle Community Kitchen for breakfast only 9am – 12pm, last orders at 11am. There will be no BITMO service available. The foodbank is open as normal 1.30-3.30pm.

BITMO’s Board has opened a new Winter Warmth Fund for this winter. The Board understand the cost of living crisis that is affecting many people and have allocated money from their budget to pay for goods that can help you and your family keep warm this winter.

BITMO households in need of extra support can apply for a winter warmth pack which will contain large fleecy sherpa blankets, hot water bottles with covers and fleecy socks, with the amounts depending on how many people are in our household.

You can find out more and apply for a Winter Warmth Pack here.

 

 

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