Useful links
ICAN's Talking Point
Talking Point is here to help parents who are concerned about their child’s development. We also provide information to help the children’s workforce support children with speech, language and communication needs. To get started, you can download our brief guide to children's speech, language and communication below. Click here to visit the website for further information.
Parent Zone
Parent Zone sits at the heart of modern family life, providing advice, knowledge and support, to shape the best possible future for children, as they embrace the online world.
Our mission is to improve outcomes for children in a digital world, so:
Children will be safer online.
Children will be resilient enough to cope with the challenges of the online world.
Children will be educated for a digital future.
What do we do?
Parents
We help parents develop the right skills and understanding, so that their children can discover the possibilities and opportunities available to them online.
Click here to visit the website for further information.
Childnet
Advice for parents and carers to help support children and young people in their safe and responsible use of the internet. Click here to visit the website for further information.
ThinkUKnow
Helpful information and guidance on a range of key online safety topics. Click here to visit the website for further information.
LGFL DigiSafe - ParentSafe
It's never easy to know how to keep our children safe when they aren't with us, and sometimes even when are, if we don't know what's happening in their lives or on their devices!
Who are they talking to, what are they doing, are they okay? If you need help to find some answers, don't despair...scroll through this page for help or click to go straight to the topics or help section. Click here for further information.
BBC Bitesize
Top tips, expert advice and fun activities to help you support your child's wellbeing and learning in a changing world. Parents, we've got you. Click here for further information.
Words for Life
Words for Life is created by the National Literacy Trust, funded by Kindred², the Department for Education, and supported by UK publishers. It provides parents, children and young people with activities and support to improve their language, literacy and communication skills from home.
The National Literacy Trust's Virtual School Library, also funded by Kindred², is a free platform for primary schools, offering pupils access to free books and activities from the most popular children's authors.
Find out more about supporting your child's learning at home. Click here for further details.
National Handwriting Association
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Help for Parents
Are you worried about your child’s handwriting? Would you like some advice on what to do? The National Handwriting Association is a charity whose aims are to raise awareness of the importance of handwriting as a vital component of literacy, to promote good practice in the teaching of handwriting and to support those who work with children with handwriting difficulties. Click here for further details.
NSPCC
Talk PANTS - Tips and advice to help keep your kids safe
Talk PANTS helps children understand that their body belongs to them, and they should tell someone they trust if anything makes them feel upset or worried.
To help you start the conversation with your child, we’ll send you helpful tips, advice and materials by email. Click here for further details.
Henry
Are you finding life with young children a challenge? You’re not alone! With the stresses of the ongoing pandemic, many parents are facing new challenges and at times have found it hard to keep their family happy and healthy.
If you’re a parent or carer of young children, we can offer you free support provided by a friendly and trained HENRY practitioner either online or by telephone. Opportunities include:
- Online parent support groups run by a HENRY facilitator – a chance to share experiences with a small group of other parents, find ways of reducing stress and gain new ideas to manage daily family life and get your little ones off to a great start
- Sessions on specific topics such as introducing your baby to solids or tackling fussy eating – provided on the phone or via video calls
- Having a HENRY Buddy - someone who will keep in regular contact with you, providing practical and emotional support to help you through the challenges of family life. You can sign up for a Buddy using this form https://bit.ly/3i6lyJA
To find out more or to take part please fill in our online form and we’ll get in touch with you. Click here for further details. Or alternatively, give us a ring on 01865 302973.
Henry Waltham Forest
HENRY is running a parent and family service in Waltham Forest called Best Start. The Best Start service supports families with children aged 0-5 with a wide range of services, family programmes and drop-in sessions.
HENRY programmes have been held recently at:
- Queens Road, Leyton
- Wyemead Centre Chingford
- Leytonstone
- Walthamstow
We have a virtual offer running for families at this time. For details of programmes starting near you, please contact Laurie Aissani at laurie.aissani@henry.org.uk or on 0208 496 5223 / 07720 090 951
For a calendar of all the events happening in the Waltham Forest area please click here
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Henry - Waltham Forest
UPDATE January 2022: See our new events calendar page to check the activities taking place across Waltham Forest.
The Best Start with HENRY service supports families with children aged 0-5 to provide the best and healthiest start in life for their children.
Find out more
Our family services cover four key themes:
- Infant feeding – breast, bottle or mixed
- Healthy eating
- Oral health
- Speech & language
We offer free support to all families in the borough with children aged 0-5. We can provide this support by phone, video call or face-to-face.
If you’re interested in finding out more about how we can help you, the first step is to call us
(020 8496 5223) or email wfsupport@henry.org.uk.
You can also follow us on social media:
Instagram: HENRYinwalthamforest
Facebook: WFHENRYHealth
National Literacy Trust
Parents and children chatting together, singing songs and sharing books in their home language is a fantastic way to support children's development at this time. Time Together - Fun and simple activities to do with your young child at home. Click here for further details.
