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Welcome to your monthly Families Matter E-bulletin from the Parent and Family Support Service.
Each month we share information, advice and opportunities for you to join our networks, support groups or parenting sessions.
Read on to find out how you can connect with other parents and carers, participate in family activities, share your experiences and learn together.
To find out more about the Parent and Family Support Service and access our termly Families Matter magazine, visit our website.
There is still time to apply for a school clothing grant. If you are eligible, there is a grant available to help towards the cost of a school uniform for children aged 11 who are changing from primary to secondary school.
Applications can be made up until Saturday 30 September.
If you’ve recently received your GCSE or A-Level results and you’re not sure what to do next, Tower Hamlets Young WorkPath may be able to help.
Young WorkPath is a Council service that provides careers information, advice and guidance to help young people reach their goals.
As the new academic year begins, many children in school Year 6 and Year 7 will be getting their first mobile phone.
In this special Platform to Talk session for parents, you will discover how you can keep children safe as they become more active online.
Platform to Talk - Keeping Children Safe Online in Year 6 and Year 7
Wednesday 13 September, 10am-11am
Delivered online through Zoom
For more details and to book your place, email parentalengagement@towerhamlets.gov.uk
The Emotional First Aid course will help you notice the early signs of stress and encourage you to identify things that could enhance your emotional wellbeing.
Over the six-week course, you will have the chance to share your experiences with other parents and pick up some practical self-care tips that are the foundations to good mental health.
Emotional First Aid course
Mondays, 25 September - 6 November, 10am - 12.30pm
John Smith Children and Family Centre, 90 Stepney Way, E1 2EN
For more details or to join the course, email parenting@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Separation and divorce can cause tensions in family relationships, but with the right support, it is possible to co-parent successfully with ex-partners. The six week ‘Triple P Family Transitions’ programme helps separated parents manage conflict and develop a more co-operative approach to parenting.
Ex-partners are not required to attend, but if they would like to, they will be invited to a separate course.
Triple P - Family Transitions
Thursdays, 5 October - 16 November, 10am - 12.30pm
Parent Advice Centre, 30 Greatorex Street, E1 5NP
For more details and to book your place, email parenting@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Testicular cancer rates start to rise in the mid-teens, while testicular torsion (twisting) rates start to rise at around age 11. Both conditions can be treated if diagnosed early but can become more serious if left for too long.
For more details and to make sure you know what to do if your son raises any concerns with you, visit www.testicularhealth.info
Health Spot is a free and confidential GP service for young people in Tower Hamlets. It puts young people in control of their health care by offering appointments with doctors who are experienced in supporting young people.
Staff are friendly and non-judgemental, so that young people can talk to them freely about any of their health concerns.
As a parent, what kind of youth service would you like to see? Take part in the Young Tower Hamlets parent survey and help design a modern and dynamic service that meets the needs of young people.
The Parent and Family Support Service offer information, advice and support services in partnership with schools and community venues. Our services are also available online through webinars, virtual meetings and forums.
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