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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.
Read the latest edition of the borough’s Families Matter magazine, with information on local and national services to support families.
This term’s edition features local parents sharing the impact of their volunteering journey, plus information on parenting programmes and other workshops being delivered to support parents and families across the borough.
The childcare and play section also has information on the government’s expansion of childcare hours for eligible working parents.
Previous editions of the Families Matter magazine and the monthly ebulletin can be found at www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/familiesmatter
Get Your Skates On and head down to Victoria Park on Tuesday 13 February, 11am – 3pm.
Join the Parks and Open Spaces Team for a winter celebration with free activities including ice skating (synthetic ice rink), climbing, inflatables, football, face-painting and more.
There are free family activities taking place throughout the half term holiday in Mile End Park, Whitehorse Adventure Playground and Victoria Park. There are adventure play sessions, pizza making, bird box making, arts and crafts and much more.
No booking is required but places are limited.
The Family Information Service have also pulled together useful resources, including advice, support, information and activities for children, young people, and families for this half term holiday.
Visit the Local Offer website for more details.
The Parental Engagement Team are holding a special Platform to Talk session to coincide with Children’s Mental Health Week (Monday 5 to Sunday 11 February).
The supporting children’s mental health session will explore ways parents can talk to their child about mental health and support their child’s emotional wellbeing.
Tuesday 6 February, 10am-11am
Delivered online through Zoom
For more details or to book your place, email parentalengagement@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Measles cases are on the rise across England and there are currently outbreaks in parts of the West Midlands and northwest London. Tower Hamlets is not currently experiencing a measles outbreak, however there were several cases in the borough last year, and it’s possible an outbreak could occur in the future.
To protect against measles your child needs two doses of the free MMR vaccination. You can ask your GP practice to find out if your child is fully vaccinated, or to arrange to get the vaccine.
You can also get the vaccine at a local catch-up clinic, details of which can be found by clicking the link below.
Join the Family Information Service for a focus group discussion on the Local Offer website on:
Monday 26 February, 10-11.30am
Parent Advice Centre, 30 Greatorex Street, E1 5NP
The Local Offer is a website that provides information and advice to children, young people, and families from birth to 25 years old.
The aim of the focus group is to gather opinions and thoughts on the content, topics and information listed, including how user friendly the website is. The Family Information Service will use this feedback to explore how the website can be improved and developed.
For further information and to book your place, please call 020 7364 6495 or email localoffer@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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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