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Welcome to your Families Matter E-bulletin from the Parent and Family Support Service.
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 enjoy a range of free activities in parks, children and family centres, Idea Stores and venues across the borough.
Activities include sport, adventure play, cookery, drama, dance, arts and crafts and more. Visit one of the community fun days in our parks and estates.
Many of the activities are suitable for all the family, so get involved and join in the summer fun!
The Local Offer is also here to support families over the summer holiday period, with information on upcoming events, activities and services for children, young people and families.
The All Points East In the Neighbourhood festival (delivered in partnership with Tower Hamlets Council) returns to Victoria Park this week - Monday 19 August to Thursday 22 August.
Expect free cinema screenings, live music and entertainment, street food, theatre, dance, sports and wellbeing workshops. There is something for all the family to enjoy.
Free entry and no tickets required.
Tower Hamlets Family Hubs have teamed up with the Solihull Approach to offer free online courses to support children and young people's emotional wellbeing.
Gain access to expert strategies supporting parents from pregnancy to adolescence. Learn about child development, interpreting behaviours, and enhancing communication skills.
Courses for parents, carers, grandparents and teens are available in 86 languages and are accessible anytime, anywhere for your convenience and are completely private.
Tower Hamlets residents can access courses with code LBTHFH.
To celebrate reaching 250,000 visitors, the Centre of the Cell in Whitechapel is running a free science fun day at the end of August. The day will be full of interactive games, workshops and films.
Meet scientists from across Queen Mary University of London as they demonstrate their areas of work through hands-on activities for the whole family to experience.
Celebrating Science Fun Day
Thursday 29 August, 12 noon – 4pm.
Centre of the Cell, Blizard Institute, 4 Newark Street, E1 2AT
Suitable for all ages. Free drop-in event, no need to book.
Do you know a young person who received their A Level/BTEC/T Level results last week or is expecting their GCSE results on Thursday?
Young WorkPath is a council service, providing free careers information, advice and guidance on apprenticeships, employment, training and education for young people aged 13 to 19, or up to age 25 if they have a special educational need or disability.
Young WorkPath Advisers will be available in schools on the morning of GCSE results day, Thursday 22 August.
Young people are also welcome to meet the team at a drop-in session at the Young WorkPath Centre during the afternoon of GCSE results day:
Thursday 22 August, 2pm- 4.30pm
Young WorkPath Centre
Idea Store Watney Market, 260 Commercial Road, E1 2FB
Alternatively, the Young Workpath Team can offer careers interviews over the phone or via video. Email youngworkpath@towerhamlets.gov.uk or call 0800 3581 2410 (free phone) or 020 7364 1401.
Are you curious about becoming a foster carer, but need support with the process? Join the new, accredited Access to Fostering course.
The course will help you understand the role of foster carers, develop your skills and build confidence.
To find out more, come along to one of the free assessment and information sessions taking place in September. There is no need to book in advance.
* Wednesday 18 September, 9.30 - 10.30am
Marion Richardson Primary School, Senrab Street, E1 0QF
* Friday 20 September, 9.30 - 10.30am
Hague Primary School, Wilmot Street, E2 0BP
* Tuesday 24 September, 12 noon - 4pm
Parents Advice Centre, 30 Greatorex Street, E1 5NP
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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