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Our Trustee’s have approved an ambitious 10-year plan. This is a plan for our community, with children at the heart. Children, families, partners, employee’s and trustees told us what’s important: Children are resilient Equality for all Voices are heard We strive to do our best Join us and help build brighter futures for children and families. You can get involved by working or volunteering, giving feedback, helping to evaluate and design services, joining our Trustee Board, sub groups or Co Co East (our co-production collaborative). Get in touch info@tlpcc.org.uk

Brake the road safety charity state everyday 6 children are injured on UK roads. It is our job to support children’s understanding about the world they live. Brake’s top tips for keeping children safe near roads Children under 8 should always hold a grown up’s hand when walking near roads Children under 8 should always cross roads with a grown up, at a safe crossing place Until they are 150cm tall, all children should sit in a correctly sized and fitted child seat when travelling by car Children under 10 should not cycle on roads, they should keep to cycle paths away from motorised traffic Children should always wear a helmet when cycling to protect their head if they fall off Brakes have more useful information on keeping your child safe, whether your cycling or pushing a buggy

However, as Autumn moves into Winter there are lots of exciting things to do outdoors with your children. Going on a walk to a local park or forest throws up lots of fun learning experiences.  Kicking leaves, jumping in puddles and spotting wildlife are just some of the fun things to do.  If the weather gets really chilly you might spot some icy puddles or icicles.  There are leaves to collect, pine cones to find, conkers falling from horse chestnut trees, dens to build, logs to climb and jump off of and ducks and birds to feed. Click here to watch our video on how to make your very own binoculars

We offer short term family support around areas such as; Supporting your children’s learning and development Meal Times Managing Behaviour Sleep support Money matters How we work? We work in partnership with you, exploring your situation, what your concerns are, what you’ve tried already and what’s going well that we can build on together. Once both you and the Early Years practitioner have a clear understanding of what’s happening for you and your child we help you to set a goal around the issue which is reviewed regularly. Together we set some strategies to help you achieve this, a mixture of building on what’s already working along with some different ideas to try. For more information or support please email familysupport@tlpcc.org.uk or contact Antonia 07545431892

Starting reception in September 2022? All children born between 1 September 2017 and 31 August 2018 now is the time to start thinking about reception. Children born between these dates are due to start in Reception class at a primary school from September 2022. It is important that you apply for a reception class place for your child even if they attend a school nursery or have an older brother or sister at your preferred school. If your child currently attends a nursery attached to a school this does not give them any priority for a place in reception class at that school. Admissions will be accepting applications from 1 September 2021- 15 January 2022. (15th January 2022 is the deadline date applications received after this date will be classed as a late)Key datesWhat happens15 January 2022Application closing date19 April 2022Offer day04 May 2022Acceptance deadline18 May 2022Appeal deadline For more information about starting primary school click here . You will find further information like: Deferred entry How your application will be processed Schools in Waltham Forest You can apply online  eadmissions For further support you can contact School Admission – Postal Address Only Waltham Forest Town Hall Forest Road London E17 4JF Telephone: 020 8496 3000

Did you know 30 % of all two-year olds in Waltham Forest can get up to 15 hours a week of free early education and childcare. Your child can get up to 15 hours of funded Early Years education. Eligible two-year olds can start receiving their entitlement the term after their second birthday. The following table shows when your child will be able to start their free place.For children born betweenTwo year funding starts from1 September to 31 DecemberSpring term – January1 January to 31 MarchSummer term – April1 April to 31 AugustAutumn term – September Check out your eligibility status click here If you need further support with looking for childcare, contact at childcare@walthamforest.gov.uk or call 020 8496 3566.

Over the past year high numbers of people suffered from anxiety, depression, money worries and parents and carers had concern about their children’s development. Life is returning to normal in so many ways, but the trauma of the pandemic has left its mark in many family homes. Listening to parents concerns, we developed the Wellbeing Project, and with funding from The Community Fund we introduced a range of new services: Family support Play sessions (virtual and face to face) Activities and resources to use at home Additional support to ensure everyone could access virtual services Group counselling for parents and carers Specialist information and advice to support children’s speech and language development Thanks to further funding from the London Borough of Waltham Forest The Well Being Project will continue for another year, offering vital support to families affected by the pandemic. Parents Perspective “The support available through the project and the variety of support has been invaluable… I feel more connected to others through the group therapy sessions and I’m more confident around structuring activities. Through the help of the project I am feeling more positive and empowered than I have in a long time”. Accessing Support If you think you would benefit from this project get in touch by emailing familysupport@tlpcc.org.uk. You do not have to cope alone. We are a friendly and supportive team and always happy to discuss your needs and the support we can offer.

The Lloyd Park Children’s Charity will Our families and those who use our services are our members, and are invited to join our meeting to learn more about our charity and its progress over the last financial year. Our AGM will be a virtual meeting, if you would like to attend please e-mail info@tlpcc.org.uk and further details will be provided. Would you like to support the governance of our charity? At our AGM we will elect members to our 2021-2022 Board. Our Charity is governed by a Trustee Board made up of up to 15 members, and our rules say that at least 60% must be parents or carers and users of our services. We try to elect a diverse Board with different skills and experiences. You can join as a Trustee with voting rights, or support one of our sub groups or tasks and finish groups and work on  priorities set by the Board. This year our sub groups will include: Governance and Policy Grants, Projects and Campaigns Finance Sub Group Start Well Steering Group Task and finish groups are called together to work on short projects as and when the Trustee Board identify priority areas of work. If you would like more information please e-mail wendyf@tlpcc.org.uk. If you would like to join our board please complete a nomination form here by Friday 8th October 2021. We would like to thank our current Trustee Board for their time and energy over what has been an unprecedented year

Thanks to funding from the London Borough of Waltham Forest, our new Start Well Project is based on the ancient African proverb ‘it takes a village to raise a child’. The ‘village’ represents the environment where a child grows up. Waltham Forest is vibrant borough and there are fantastic opportunities for children to experience the awe and wonder of the world. Yet so many families report feeling isolated and lonely, and when life gets challenging they lack reliable sources of support. Start Well is a new project aimed at working along-side families to expand and develop their ‘village’, where communities of people focus on supporting children to experience and grow in a safe and healthy environment and develop their potential. Members of our immediate family shape our values, beliefs and personalities, but the community we live in- our friends, jobs, homes, education and the services we use, all play an important role in shaping our health and wellbeing throughout our lives. The Start Well Project aims to help our ‘village’ flourish! The team will work with families to create services where they can: Build friendships and reduce loneliness and isolation for yourself or others Meet families who have similar experiences and use your experiences to help others Support local organisations to improve children’s services Build a network of people who will be there to support you through life’s challenges Widen your opportunities such as new experiences for your child, or career development opportunities for parents Do you want to meet other families, support local services and get involved in the project? Are you interested in using your experiences to support other families? Do you have an existing community group you want to expand? Email familysupport@tlpcc.org.uk or message us on Facebook @LloydParkCC. Leave your name and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

To assess your child’s eligibility, please contact the Childcare Team on 0208 496 3566 or email  childcare@walthamforest.gov.uk Once you have received your eligibility code, contact your chosen childcare provider (nursery, pre-school, school nursery or childminder) to claim your free hours. For more information visit here for more information.

During the pandemic many families have been grappling with increased feelings of isolation, loneliness, low mood, anxiety, depression, money worries and concerns about their child’s learning, behaviour and lack of opportunities to socialise. Funding from the London Borough of Waltham Forest has helped us to continue our delivery of the The Wellbeing Project, to offer individualised support to children and families to connect, overcome the challenges they face and start their journey to physical and emotional Wellbeing. We’re offering: 1:2:1 family support Therapeutic groups Play sessions and activities tailored to your child’s needs and interests Support with children’s communication and language, and social and emotional development Resources to overcome digital poverty Opportunities to share and connect with others We are passionate about building brighter futures and supporting individuals, families and communities to build strengths and resilience. If you have been affected by these issues, take the first steps in your journey to wellbeing E mail Lili Lucic at familysupport@tlpcc.org.uk or call 0208 527 1737 Thanks to the families that have shared their experiences and helped us develop this project and thanks to the Government for making this possible. #CommunicationandLanguage #FamilySupport #LearningandDevelopment #Play

Whilst we are Covid Secure, visitors are not permitted to come into our settings, this includes during settling periods. During this time make use of opportunities to build relationships with your setting, and help them to get to know your child. This will help them to prepare activities f or your child and plan for their individual needs. It may be an anxious time, try to remain clam and positive as your anxiety may impact on your child. These are our top tips for families joining The Lloyd Park Children’s Charity childcare settings. Join our virtual sessions. This will enable you to build a relationship with your key worker or family group. Come along to our 15 minute outdoor visit. We may use transitional objects to support your child when they say good bye to you at your designated entrance. Use the Learning Book to share information about your child’s interests at home and help our team get to know your child and plan for their individual needs. Please feel free to call or email the team if you have any concerns or would like an update. Join our closed Facebook group for the setting, where we share what we have been up to at nursery. Talk to your child about their day to support their wellbeing during the transition period. Watch our video where Helen from the Higham Hill Centre shares her top tips for settling. #FamilySupport

With the 5th highest rate of child poverty in the UK and 1 in 10 residents out of work, many families in Waltham Forest will face the grim reality of extreme poverty this Christmas. The pandemic has made matters worse. Many families have reported being isolated, lonely and suffering mental health distress. Donate now and help us build a brighter future for children and their families. We’ll provide: 400 hampers, including food, essential items and Christmas treats Free membership with the Walthamstow Toy Library and £5 gift voucher for toy loaning. 400 packs of toiletries including shampoo, tooth paste, tooth brushes, soap, hand cream, lip balm. Walthamstow Toy Library are creating craft packs and ideas of activities to do at home. New Toys, wrapping paper and sticky tape so that parents and carers can give a gift to their child this Christmas. Hot food for families facing extreme poverty. Help us build a brighter Christmas Please donate the items listed above in bold by Friday 11th December 2020. Or if you would prefer to support our work through a financial contribution, please donate here

In our Early Years Settings and across the Charity we are understanding our environment and the impact that we have on it. Our Charity is passionate about developing environmental awareness in Early Years As we are approaching a climate crisis, it is more important than ever, for us to explain to our children about sustainability from a young age. Learning through play is a fantastic way to do this, whilst keeping the message positive and simple. Here are some ideas to help REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE Instead of purchasing expensive plastic toys, why not consider buying second hand where appropriate or how about making your own craft supplies where possible. Playdough is a fantastic example of this. The popular resource for children has huge benefits; it develops fine motor skills & hand eye co-ordination, is calming for children, encourages creativity and it’s great when you make it with your child, as this will support literacy and numeracy. Recipe for playdough: 2 cups plain flour 1/2 cup salt 4 teaspoons cream of tartar 2 cups of lukewarm water. 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil Food colouring optional. Store in a tin to keep the dough fresher for longer. Some more recyclable resource ideas REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE Scrap resources – Can enhance a child’s development, with open ended play opportunities, scrap items could encourage deep engagement that requires no fixed end product. Let your child’s imagination run wild; by using scrap material such as cardboard tubes, cereal boxes, cartons, egg boxes, old containers, supports children’s creative and critical thinking. Having open ended resources, loose parts enables children to experiment with different material and be adventurous in their play. Scrap resources supports all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage, whilst also helping to save the planet. Plastic bottles – Turn discarded plastic bottles into shakers fill with coloured water, pom poms, rice, ensure the lid is filled securely. Children love to explore the sounds, weight, colours within the reused bottle Plastic Collage – using plastic wrappers, milk bottle tops, to create a creature out of card What you will need: Large piece of cardboard Pen to draw your shape/creature Scissors to cut out your drawing Plastic wrappers/bottle tops PVA Glue Method On a large piece of card draw a creature from the sea – perhaps a whale to illustrate the impact of single use plastics on the environment Carefully cut this out with scissors Use PVA Glue, stick the plastic on top of the cardboard to make the picture come to life! Natural resources – How about taking a walk in Epping Forest or your local green space and collecting some natural resources? Pine cones, leaves, conkers, pebbles, twigs, branches, different types of wood and moss all provide rich learning experiences for children. Providing natural resources for children to play with is a great way to encourage them to explore and discover the natural world around them whilst using their imagination. Plus, they are free! We hope you enjoyed the ideas, if you have any top tips or would like to join our Climate Change task and finish group please contact helenh@tlpcc.org.uk By encouraging children to respect and care for the world we live in helps them to understand from a young age how precious the world is We don’t have limitless resources so it is important to reduce, reuse, recycle We can all take small steps that together make a difference www.gov.uk/guidance/climatechange #LearningandDevelopment #ThingsToDoAtHome

On Saturday 17th October, our children and families will be walking 1, 2 or 3km to raise funds and help us build brighter futures for children and families. Support us by donating here or get involved and join us on our walk. Covid-19 has left many families feeling isolated, vulnerable, suffering from anxiety or depression or money worries.  The demand for family support services has increased. Help us raise much needed funds so that we can continue to support Waltham Forest children and families.

You can access our meeting on Zoom here Our families and those who use our services are our members, and are invited to join our meeting to learn more about our charity and its progress over the last financial year. Our AGM will be a virtual meeting, if you would like to attend please e-mail info@tlpcc.org.uk and further details will be provided. Would you like to support the governance of our charity? At our AGM we will elect members to our 2020-2021 Board. Our Charity is governed by a Trustee Board made up of up to 15 members, and our rules say that at least 60% must be parent or carers and users of our services. We try to elect a diverse Board with different skills and experiences. You can join as a Trustee with voting rights, or support one of our sub groups or tasks and finish groups and work on one of the priorities set by the Board. This year our sub groups will include: Governance and Policy Grants, Projects and Campaigns Finance Sub Group Task and finish groups are called together to work on short projects as and when the Trustee Board identify priority areas of work. If you would like more information please e-mail wendyf@tlpcc.org.uk for more information. If you would like to join our board please complete a nomination form here by Friday 30th October 2020. We would like to thank our current Trustee Board for their time and energy over what has been an unprecedented year.

With many face-to-face services closed, there’s concern about the lack of opportunities for children under five to play and socialise with friends. Here’s some information about our services. What services are the Lloyd Park Children’s Charity Providing? We’ve been supporting families throughout the pandemic. We have a programme of virtual and face to face activities (where this is safe and within current guidelines), including Baby Bank, Family Support, Flourish and Somewhere to Belong, You and Your New Baby, Baby Massage and You and Your Bump: a new group for expectant parents. What are families telling us? Local families have been fantastic. We have received overwhelming support and we are immensely grateful. Local attitudes have been divided. Some parents and carers have wanted more services open, and others have urged us for caution. This does not take away the fact that many families have reported feeling isolated, vulnerable and abandoned. We know some have really struggled, and we are truly sorry to hear this. Why are face to face services for toddlers temporarily closed? Community play sessions for young children allow widespread mixing between households and this increases risk, not just for us, but for everyone in our community. Social distancing is an unrealistic expectation for young toddlers on the move, and we can’t ensure a COVID-Secure environment. What are the current rules about community services? Separate coronavirus guidelines are in place for different sectors and services. The guidelines change regularly and are often ambiguous and unclear. There’s nothing written specifically and clearly for groups involving parents/ carers and young children. This is our current understanding of the guidelines we’re following: It is now against the law to gather in groups of more than six. Activities for children under 18 are exempt, and we can offer support groups for new and expectant parents. But it’s not clear if groups like our play sessions can legally meet, where children and adults from different households mix together.  We asked the Department for Education (DfE) on 14th September, they were unable to confirm and we are waiting for a response. Services exempt from the rule of 6, are still required to adhere to strict social distancing of 2m (or 1m with risk mitigation) for all users from different households. We think this is not achievable for most children once they are crawling and walking, and will be impossible for parents, carers and staff members to enforce. Why are childcare services now open to children? The guidelines for childcare services  and out of school settings include a system of controls to help mitigate against the spread of infection, such as having no visitors or parents inside the setting, no other services can operate from the building, consistent groups or bubbles of children and staff, strict adherence to social distancing for all adults, and everyone is encouraged to limit the number of settings they attend to one. Whilst children under school age can return to pre-Covid numbers, school age children are restricted to maximum groups of 15. What are we doing going forward? With infection levels now increasing we are trying to find the best ways to support families. We have tested different methods, piloted groups and consulted with families.  Ordinarily our services help families to make friends and overcome isolation, and we are trying to find ways of continuing to do this virtually. As further lockdowns are increasingly likely, it’s critical that we get this right. We are urging all families to give these sessions a try, tell us what you think and share ideas on how we can do better. In response to feedback about the key issue’s families are facing, we are launching a new project for parents and carers suffering low level mental health problems, and/or financial hardship and money worries. We will focus on supporting children’s personal, social and emotional development and their communication and language. More information will be shared on our facebook page or you can e-mail familysupport@tlpcc.org.uk. Childcare settings are a great place for children to make friends and develop their social skills. We’re encouraging all 3 and 4-year olds and around 30% of 2-year olds who are eligible, to take up the entitlement for free childcare. More info here. We’re posting regular activities ideas on our facebook page and working with our Children and Family Centre partners to ensure all families know about and can access the services and support available. You can take an active role in shaping the Lloyd Park Children’s Charity services and advocating for local families, by: Giving feedback and sharing ideas to help us develop our services Volunteering Joining our Trustee Board or Sub Groups at our AGM on Tuesday 3rd November Help us build brighter futures for children and their families in Waltham Forest

As many organisations begin to reopen including childcare. Some families have been confused and disappointed in the lack of community services. We are keen to open and to get on with the ‘new normal’ but restrictions are still in place for much of what we do. We will open as soon as government guidelines and our own risk assessments say that it is safe to do so. We have created a road map to communicate our plans.  We hope that it will help parents and carers to know about and better understand the decisions our charity is making about our services. Here is some government guidance you may find helpful: Community Services Early years provision, school and colleges Holiday Clubs and Outside School Settings Health and well-being

From 17th August our Children and Family Centre team are launching a timetable of weekly live virtual sessions for families living in Waltham Forest. Please join us and tell us what you think. Help us develop services that local families want to use. We will be expanding the timetable in September, so let us know what sessions you would like to see We have developed guidelines for families and practitioners when using our victual services.  Please read them here. Some sessions have limited numbers to enable participants to have discussions and complete activities together. Click here for more information or to book a session.