Hounslow Lights
Hounslow Lights is coming to Lampton Park on Saturday, 26 October from 4pm-9pm.
Our partners for the event - Beach’s Funfair - will be present with a mega-funfair with many thrilling rides, we’ll have stallholders, activities to take part in, arts and crafts, face and henna painting, storytelling as well as a stunning fireworks display set to themed music to celebrate Halloween, Diwali and Bonfire Night.
No registration required, this event is free to attend.
October Half Term Activities
Halloween Holiday Club with Tash and Hounslow Arts Centre
Wednesday 30 and Thursday 31 October
(6-13 year olds) 10am to 2pm
4 varied hours of mindful, outdoor, nature related fun with a slightly spooky performance arts twist! Children will enjoy learning about nature, doing outdoor craft activities (with indoor option) and honing their performance skills for effective trick or treating! Tickets £25 per child per day. Booking via Eventbrite. Numbers limited.
NEW Boston Manor Park Nature Trails launch
Tuesday 29 October, 2-3pm
Two NEW trails for Boston Manor Park visitors to enjoy! One is an audio trail and the other a paper based Wildlife Trail. Come on a guided tour or pick up copies to do it with your family! Meeting point is by the hub. FREE.
Monday 28 October, Heston Park TW5 0LG.
First session - 1 to 2pm
Second session - 2 to 3pm
Third session - 3 to 4pm
Led by certified British Cycling coach. Open to all riders aged 11 to 16 years. Bike and helmets available for all participants. No experience needed.
To secure your free spot email junaid@gapped.co.uk or download the Spond App with code TPXLN
Halloween-themed Pamper Day on Friday, 1 November 2024, 11am to 4pm at Acton Gardens Community Centre, Munster Court, London, W3 8UU
This event, designed specifically for young women, is all about self-care, creativity, and empowerment, providing a fantastic way to end their half-term holidays.
The day will be filled with well-being activities, arts and crafts, career advice, and more, offering the perfect opportunity for girls aged 13-18, to connect, relax, and have fun in a supportive environment.
Guest speakers, Nina Lewis and Rashida Dowding, will be leading hands-on workshops in nail technology and lash artistry.
Event Details:
💰 Cost: Free Entry!
WeMatter
WeMatter is a totally digital service providing specialist support to children and young people aged 8–17 years old, who have been affected by domestic abuse. WeMatter delivers the CYP Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit, which offers a range of activities and discussions informed by Trauma Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. This group programme is designed to help children and young people understand their own experiences, develop healthy coping strategies, increase levels of safety and achieve positive future relationships
WeMatter is a voluntary service designed to support children and young people in a group work setting with others who may have historically shared a similar experience to them. The WeMatter group work programme will be facilitated by two specially trained CYP Programme Facilitators over the course of eight weeks. We offer a varied timetable of courses available to children and young people, which they are able to access at home or during the school day. Each virtual support session lasts approximately one hour and is fully accessible via Zoom. For the safety of the group participants, it is essential for each to have their camera on and access the course using a computer, laptop or smart device.
WeMatter is currently being delivered across England. This programme is not suitable for children and young people who are experiencing ongoing domestic abuse. If WeMatter is not suitable, we can look to refer you on to a more appropriate service.
WeMatter is open Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00. Contact can be made via the WeMatter support line and WeMatter email inbox. WeMatter accepts referrals from any professionals and parents/carers.
Contact details:
Tel: 0300 373 0258 – WeMatter support line (open 09:00 – 17:00)
Email Address: WeMatter@victimsupport.org.uk
School Admission Applications for September 2025
The closing dates are:
Secondary Transfer September 2025 – 31 October 2024.
See www.hounslow.gov.uk/secondaryadmissions for more information
Starting Reception September 2025 – 15 January 2025.
See www.hounslow.gov.uk/primaryadmissions for more information
We ask for your support in assisting families to make their applications by the relevant closing dates. Late applications severely reduce the chances of families getting their preferred schools.
Contact School Admissions if you have any queries.
T: 020 8583 2711/2721
E: admissions@hounslow.gov.uk
You can find a copy of Hounslow Council’s brochure, information on the online application process and the link to apply here.
What is Autism Workshop
Do you want to understand more about autism for young children under the age of 5?
Do you want to be more aware of the support around autism in Hounslow and where to find out more information?
Join us for a parent and carer Autism Workshop led by our Speech and Language Team!
During the workshops, families will receive information on:
- Facts about Autism
- How to recognise Autism in children
- How to find out more information on Autism
Workshop Schedule:
Lampton Family Hub - Tuesday 29th October, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Brentford Family Hub - Monday 28th October, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Alf King Family Hub - Wednesday 30th October 11:30am – 12:30pm
Please share the flyer with families and encourage them to register using the QR code.
For further information, please email Familyhub@hounslow.gov.uk.
Short Breaks October Half Term Newsletter
Please find attached the Short Breaks newsletter for the October Half Term. Please do pass it onto any families that may be interested.
Short Breaks is a service for young people with disabilities and/or SEN up to the age of 18. Families can self-refer or via a professional. All you need to do is call the team on 0208 583 3636 or email shortbreaks@hounslow.gov.uk. If you have any queries, please do get in touch.
Please share with your families.
Upcoming Parenting Programmes
Open for referrals for September & November 2024
Targeted Early Help & Intervention team have shared the details of the upcoming Autumn parenting programs.
123 Magic is a parenting/behaviour management programme for parents and carers of children aged 2-12 who have been diagnosed with ADHD or who display challenging behaviour. It is a 5 week online programme.
The plan for 123 Magic is to be run on:
November 2024 cohort: 14 November 2024 to 12 December 2024 - Thursdays 10am to 12pm
123 Magic referral form | 123 Magic flyer
Surviving Your Adolescents is a programme for parents of children over the age of 12 aimed at increasing the parents’ and carers’ ability to communicate with their young people and to reduce the risks that the young people face. It is a 5 week online programme.
The plan for Surviving Your Adolescents is to be run on:
November 2024 cohort: 12 November 2024 to 10 December 2024 - Tuesdays 6pm to 8pm
Surviving your Adolescents referral form | Surviving your Adolescents flyer
Should you wish to refer any of the families with whom you work, please share the flyer which contains the dates, times and the agenda for the programme and get informed consent from the parent / carer.
Send all referrals and any queries to FFISgroupprograms@hounslow.gov.uk
Please share with your professional network
Family Hubs
Three Family Hubs in Hounslow, Feltham, and Brentford are providing advice and support closer to home, for families with children aged 0-19, or up to 25 years old if they have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), from the Council and its partners.
Opening Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, these hubs will offer a range of joined-up services, focusing particularly on parenting support, infant feeding support, early language support and perinatal mental health support.
Hounslow families can also take part in free online resources developed by Family Hub in partnership with health experts. The Solihull Approach course is to nurture emotional health and wellbeing of children aged 0-19. The ’50 Things to Do before You’re Five’ website and mobile app is a menu of fun, affordable ideas for play and learning for parents and children aged 0-4.
To find out more about Family Hubs and locations, please visit www.hounslow.gov.uk/familyhubs or www.hounslowconnect.com/services/hounslows-family-hubs
Family Hub East: Brentford, North Road, Brentford, TW8 0BJ
Tel: 020 8583 5760
Family Hub West: Alf King, 7 Hanworth Road, Feltham, TW13 5AF
Tel: 020 8583 3922
Family Hub Central (Hanworth): Lampton, Neville Close, Hounslow, TW3 4JG
Tel: 020 8583 3720
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