Events

A number of events are scheduled for the year, including University and College welcome events at the start of the Michaelmas term, Family Lunches in College, play afternoons and a Christmas Party.  Further information can be found on the College Calendar, in the College Newsletter and on the Tutorial notice board.

Childcare information

There are some excellent and comprehensive pages on the University website about childcare and financial assistance for families. Please see: http://www.childcare.admin.cam.ac.uk/

Childcare Costs

The College-funded Central Childcare Bursary Scheme for EU and Overseas students can provide assistance with costs associated with registered childcare costs (further details are available here)  http://www.childcare.admin.cam.ac.uk/supportwithchildcarecosts/central-childcare-bursary-scheme-eu-and-overseas-students

ALF previously provided small awards to support childcare costs incurred by Home students in financial hardship and to allow this funding stream to continue, a small fund has been established under the remit of the Childcare Office for Home student parents. http://www.childcare.admin.cam.ac.uk/

University Student Parent newsletters

The University publishes a frequent newsletter with information, items for sale etc.  If you would like to subscribe, please contact the Childcare Information Service. Further information is available at http://www.childcare.admin.cam.ac.uk/new-cambridge/parent-e-newsletter

Graduate Union Events

The Graduate Union (http://www.gradunion.cam.ac.uk/) hosts weekly coffee mornings for parents and children on Fridays. Further information on the GU website.

Newcomers and Visiting Scholars

NVS welcome all those who are new, and attached formally, to the University of Cambridge, whether here alone or with family. NVS hosts weekly coffee mornings, talks and other events.. Further information on the NVS website at http://www.nvs.admin.cam.ac.uk/

Keeping in touch

One of the most important things is for us to know who you are! Please email us at families@st-edmunds.cam.ac.uk and we will add your little ones names to the St Teddy’s Club.