Welcome to your 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 information on family learning workshops taking place in some of the borough's schools, including the new Reading for Pleasure and Family Science Lab sessions delivered by the Parental Engagement Team.
There is also information on parenting programmes, a recent parent volunteer celebration and other workshops being delivered to support parents and families across the borough.
Previous editions of the Families Matter magazine and the monthly ebulletin can be found at www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/familiesmatter.
Join this online session to discover how to talk to children about growing up, the changes happening in their bodies and relationships.
Parents will get an insight into the pressures children face and pick up some important tips to help keep them safe.
Growing up and change
Wednesday 12 June, 10-11am
Delivered online through Zoom.
For more details and to book your place, email parentalengagement@towerhamlets.gov.uk
The Tower Hamlets Holiday Childcare Scheme provides quality childcare for children aged 3 - 13 years old. The summer scheme will be at:
St Mary and St Michael Primary School, Sutton Street, E1 0BD
Monday 29 July to Friday 23 August 2024
Places are limited. Bookings open for working parents on Tuesday 25 June at 12 noon.
Find out if you can get help with childcare costs by visiting the government’s Childcare Choices website.
Upstart is a free drop-in festival for young people aged 11-14 who are interested in creative careers.
The theme for this year is ‘Future Thinking’. Working alongside comic designer Sonia Leong, participants will explore what life could look like in 2040, learning how to create Chibi characters and robots.
Young people attending the festival must be accompanied by an adult who remains onsite.
Upstart: Design Your Future Festival
Sunday 30 June, 12 - 4pm
Young V&A, Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, E2 9PA
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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