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Co -Production Co llaborative for East London Powered by local voices Informed by local 'living experiences' we strive to find new place-based, grassroots approaches to meeting childrens' needs. Next meeting: 4th Feb 2025 10-11:30am, Lloyd Park Centre CoCo East's Mission... ...is to create safe spaces for local people to be heard, connect to each other and make positive changes together. CoCo East Pledge Members have agreed a set of values and ways of working together. Here's are a few of the things we acknowledge in our pledge: No one assumes a position of power or expertise Service users lead on finding solutions We respect members' experiences and journeys No one knows everything We are driven by people, not targets or plans Time is given for learning and priorities to emerge Ready for School Young Parents Group LGBTQ+ Families Outdoors Play Communication & Play SEND Parents Support Group Autism and Disability Group SEND Dad's Group SEND & Siblings Check out what sessions are currently running on our 'What's On' page What's On Projects designed and led by parent/carers Family Wellbeing Session Mindfulness Yoga Language Support Group Get Involved! Parents and carers Our open, informal meetings are led by parent/carers passionate about sharing sharing their ideas for improving local support for children. Local Partners Meetings are also attended by other local charities, community groups, advocacy groups and service providers allowing them to hear what parents really want for their children. Find out about joining our informal meetings Ask us a question Share ideas for projects or collaborations What we explored in previous meetings and workshops Read More Build Trust Work in partnership Communicate Well Co-production best practice Be welcoming and caring Value and include What is CoCo East to you? A few of our members talk about our work, ethos and using our services Lizzie's story During the pandemic, Lizzie felt isolated and frustrated with the lack of opportunities for children to play and socialise together, particularlly children who were due to start school.

Fees and Charges Private children's parties and functions 1hr mini party: £150 - up to 12 children (Additional £50 if 2hrs is exceeded) 2hrs full hire: £300 - up to 30 children. Additional £50 for every 30 minutes exceeding the main 2hrs session. Where main 2hrs sesssion is completed on time; 30mins set-up + 30 mins clear-up times are added. Bookings enquiry Optional charitable donations: £50, £75, £100 or other. 100% of this optional donation is invested back into making Grow Wild sustainable for the community. School and nursery hire Minimum hire: 1.5 hour session - 25 children £150 Addtional children charged at £8 per head Maximum capacity - 30 children Additional hours: Each additional hour £150 Addtional children charged at £8 per head per hour Bookings enquiry

Baby Massage Courses Winter 2025 Mon, 24 Feb Baby Massage Leyton - Course #2 / Grow Well Centre Buy Course 24 Feb 2025, 10:30 – 11:30 Grow Well Centre, 7 Saxon Close, London E17 8LE, UK 5 sessions: Mondays, 10:30-11:30pm, Grow Well Centre Wed, 26 Feb Baby Massage Chingford - Course #2 / Chingford Family Hub Buy Course 26 Feb 2025, 13:00 – 14:00 Chingford Family Hub, 5 Oaks Grove, London E4 6EY, UK 5 sessions: Wednesdays, 1-2:pm, Chingford Family Hub Thu, 27 Feb Baby Massage Walthamstow - Course #2 / Walthamstow Family Hub Sold Out Details 27 Feb 2025, 13:30 – 14:30 Walthamstow Family Hub, 313 Billet Rd, London E17 5PX, UK 5 sessions: Thursdays, 1:30-2:30pm, Walthamstow Family Hub Mon, 03 Mar Baby Massage Leytonstone - Course #2 / Leytonstone Family Hub Buy Course 03 Mar 2025, 13:30 – 14:30 Leytonstone Family Hub, 2 Cathall Rd, London E11, UK 5 sessions: Mondays, 1:30-2:30pm, Leytonstone Family Hub Mon, 20 Jan Baby Massage Leytonstone - Course #1 / Leytonstone Family Hub, Sold Out Details 20 Jan 2025, 13:30 – 14:30 Leytonstone Family Hub,, 2-8 Cathall Rd, London E11 4LF, UK 5 sessions: Mondays, 1:30-2:30pm, Leytonstone Family Hub Mon, 20 Jan Baby Massage Leyton - Course #1 / Grow Well Centre Sold Out Details 20 Jan 2025, 10:30 – 11:30 Grow Well Centre, 7 Saxon Cl, London E17 8LE, UK 5 sessions: Mondays, 10:30-11:30pm, Grow Well Centre Thu, 16 Jan Baby Massage Walthamstow - Course #1 / Walthamstow Family Hub Sold Out Details 16 Jan 2025, 13:30 – 14:30 Walthamstow Family Hub, 313 Billet Rd, London E17 5PX, UK 5 Session Course Thursdays, 1:30-2:30pm, Walthamstow Family Hub Wed, 15 Jan Baby Massage Chingford - Course #1 / Chingford Family Hub Sold Out Details 15 Jan 2025, 13:00 – 14:00 Chingford Family Hub, 5 Oaks Grove, London E4 6EY, UK 5 sessions: Wednesdays, 1-2:pm, Chingford Family Hub All courses have 5 once weekly sessions starting on the dates shown below

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Childcare Our welcoming and inclusive early years settings support each unique child to follow their interests and celebrate achievements Settings Our Higham Hill and Lloyd Park centres provide full-time and part-time childcare - from 6 months to 5 years, We also run teatime and holiday clubs for primary school aged children. Lloyd Park Higham Hill Apply for a place Our parents as partners Parents are childrens' most important educators, so we work closely with them to share childrens' experiences at home and in our settings. We encourage parent/carers to be involved with their child's time with us wherever possible. Our Pedagogy Our approach to teaching and learning (pedagogy) starts with our mission to build brighter futures for every child. Our pedagogy is inspired by research about how children learn and develop. We use 'Learning Stories' to celebrate and share children's experiences. Learn more SEND and our childcare Our welcoming and inclusive settings support children as unique individuals to follow their interests and celebrate achievements Learn more Our Food Our dedicated catering team prepares our meals on-site using fresh ingredients incorporating special dietary requirements and individual needs. Our menu is based on the Eat Well guidelines, with an emphasis on serving a wide range of plant-based foods. Menu Fees and Funding We are a not-for-profit organsiation so all of our income is used to sustain our work. Our fees are reviewed by our trustees annually to ensure we are value for money and sustainable. Learn more The government provides support for childcare costs. The Childcare Choices website can help you determine the most beneficial options for your family.

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Our Story Read All About it! Making news since the 80's! 1/8 Our founder, Pauline, talks about starting the charity When I moved to Aveling Park Road in 1977 there was nowhere for people to go with their children, so I opened up my home to friends and other families. Together we set up a range of activities: keep-fit, coffee mornings, play sessions and Halloween and Bonfire parties. We also used the playscheme in a gardener’s shed and double-decker bus in Lloyd Park. In 1981 the bus was under threat of closure, so we formed the Lloyd Park Action Group and started our campaign to improve services for the community. As a result, we were given use of five portacabins in Lloyd Park and in 1984 we formed The Lloyd Park Parent and Toddler Group; with play sessions every weekday afternoon. Since this time we have continued to campaign and develop community-led services to support local families, and there have been so many successes. From raising the funds to employ our first staff members, securing grants of £1.3 million in 2003 for the building in Lloyd Park and in 2016 winning the contract for Children and Family Centres to enable us to support families across Waltham Forest. My fondest memory of the community coming together to support the charity was in 1992 after our building was completely destroyed by a fire. When I first saw the devastation I thought it was the end of the charity, but our community worked together to get services back up and running within a week. It was quite incredible how everyone rallied together to help us. There have been some amazing p eople involved over the years who have helped make this charity so special. The staff are so critical to its success, but because I'm the figurehead I have been nominated for a few awards. It was an absolute privilege to be awarded an MBE by King Charles in 2011 (then Prince Charles) and I accepted it on behalf of everyone involved in Lloyd Park over the past 35 years. Pauline Thomas Founder of The Lloyd Park Children's Charity 1977 Local families meet in Pauline Thomas’ front room on Aveling Park Road. 1981 The group starts using an old gardeners’ shed in Walthamstow’s Lloyd Park and become known as The Lloyd Park Action Group. 1984 The Charity moves into five portacabins and a team of volunteers begin to offer parent and toddler sessions. 1987 Our first paid member of staff is hired and we introduce a playgroup. 1990 We become The Lloyd Park Under 5’s Centre and offer extended daycare for working families. 1992 The centre is destroyed by fire but the local community comes to our rescue to help us reopen. 2003 We raised £1.3 million to build The Pauline Thomas Centre in Lloyd Park. 2007 The Higham Hill Centre opens. 2009 Funded by 'Parents as Partners in Early Learning' and then the National Lottery, we worked in partnership with families to develop and introduce our family support community project, 'You and Your Child'. 2011 Expanding our interest in nature and risk-taking play comes Grow Wild. 2013 Local parents come together to fight poverty. They set up our Baby Bank to provide emergency support to families in crisis. 2016 We are awarded the contract to provide Children and Family Centre services for all families in Waltham Forest on behalf of The London Borough of Waltham Forest. 2018 Families work together to overcome barriers and fight for equality by introducing our Breaking Barriers project. Timeline Key points in our history

Registration Process Sessional Free 15 hrs provision Term time only Currently open for new applications . Free to apply Please download and complete the form using the button below. Return your completed form to us via email or by handing in to reception at one of our centres. Email: info@tlpcc.org.uk Centre contact details Places are not guaranteed Download Form Daycare Registrations currently closed Bank Details The Lloyd Park Centre Account Name: The Lloyd Park Children’s Charity – The Lloyd Park Centre Sort Code: 20 53 04 Account Number: 10623237 The Higham Hill Centre Account Name: The Lloyd Park Children’s Charity – Higham Hill Nursery Sort Code: 20 53 04 Account Number : 70503584

Sleep Support What is Sleep Support? Sleep support is crucial for children's growth, development, and overall well-being. Our sleep support offer consists of 1:1 individualised plans. We work together with parents to help create safe, consistent bedtime routines for children under 5 yrs. Things we can help with Bedtime routines Bedroom environment Safe Sleeping 1:1 consultations Safer Sleep Creating a safe sleep environment for children is crucial for their well-being. Consider things like sleeping position, using a cot or crib, creating a smoke/alcohol/medicine-free zone and consistent bedtime routines. Watch this video by The Lullaby Trust for some helpful information (links to YouTube) Sleep Deprivation Sleep deprivation as a new parent can be very challenging. It might seem like everyone else’s babies sleep more than yours or you may worry that you are doing something wrong. Watch this video by The Lullaby Trust from some useful tips and reassurance (links to YouTube) 1:1 Sleep Consultations You can book via the Lloyd Park Children's Charity Eventbrite page Book online

Request help from us Who can use our Help Request Form? Parents and carers can use it to enquire about getting our support. GPs and other professionals can also use it to refer a family to us for help. (NB: see important info. for health professionals below ) Request Help If you need a reminder of the services we offer please click here Health professionals Health professionals must also refer children under 5 with learning and developmental delay to the local authority to access multi-agency education and health support using their form, found here Please be aware that this link will connect you to an external website. Our charity cannot be repsonsible for the content of these sites including any downloadable files. Please read our policy on links to external web pages here

SEND Childcare 1:1 Individualised SEND Support We recognise all children are different and we aim to support all children individually to achieve the best possible outcomes for them as individuals through p roviding inclusive practice and removing barriers to learning. Childcare Pathways (2yrs+) All children entering our nursery (at 2 or 3 years) are assessed to establish their learning and developmental needs. This way we can work with parents at the earliest possible stage to meet thier child's needs. Parents for whose children need additional support, or are identified with SEND, create a support plan with us using SMART steps. This outlines agreed outcomes for them to achieve with their child. We use the 'Graduated Approach' of Assess-Plan-Do-Review to ensure children receive the right support as their needs change and develop. The Graduated Approach Assess Clear analysis of a child's needs, drawing on parents knowledge and practioner assessments. Plan Parents work with us to create a support plan for their child. All staff working with their child is made aware of their needs, any defined outcomes, the support received and any learning strategies. Do The support plan is put in place and started. Review Feedback on the implementation of the plan and the child’s outcomes is carried out with parents. Deaf support Our teams are always striving to make our nurseries more inclusive and accessible for local children. Through co-producing a weekly drop-in with parents, carers, 'Flourish Special Education Service' and our team, we began to get feedback that there was a concerning lack of early education and care services for local deaf children. We decided to address this and in September 2023, we employed a BSL practitioner and have introduced a BSL friendly childcare provision at The Lloyd Park Centre. Our team and children have worked hard to use BSL and learn about the deaf community and culture. Children that had not experienced nursery life before and have begun to really excel in personal, social and emotional, and physical development as well as have demonstring higher levels of confidence and resilience. Funding We work in partnership with parents and LBWF to request the appropriate funding, enabling us to provide support that works for your child. Examples of funding: SENIF - SEN Inclusion Fund EHCP - Education, Health & Care Plan DAF - Disability Access Fund Find information on Waltham Forest council's ' The Hub' website The Hub DLA - Disability Living Allowance Find information on the governement's website 'Gov.uk' GOV.UK Please be aware that these links will connect you to external websites. Our charity cannot be repsonsible for the content of these sites including any downloadable files. Please read our policy on links to external web pages here : Signposting and onward referrals Where a child needs further support, we work in partnership with parents to navigate their options. This may be as simple as signposting them to either our own internal offers, or to external SEND services that can offer more information. We can also refer to appropriate professional services where we agree with parents that their child needs more specialist support. Transition to school support We work with local schools wherever possible to support as smooth and happy a transition to school for your child. Summer term schools allocation support School observations such as interests, learning needs and styles, friendhsips and behaviours School visits Working with school SENCOs and SENDIASS where appropriate Sharing of child information Useful Links Please be aware that these links will connect you to external websites. Our charity cannot be repsonsible for the content of these sites including any downloadable files. Please read our policy on links to external web pages here : Local support Waltham Forest Parent Forum - Support families with SEND chidlren in Waltham Forest Flourish Specialist Education Service (Flourish Learning Trust schools) London Borough of Waltham Forest resources Short Breaks LBWF Local Offer LBWF SEND team Short Breaks Government resources SEND Code of Practice Benefits (Gov.uk) General help General Autism Infromation Autism Education Trust Toilet training Guides https://eric.org.uk/ Autism.org.uk LBWF Guide for schools and early years settings (including childminders)

Join our team Why work with us? The Lloyd Park Children's Charity was founded to build brighter futures for local children and families in Waltham Forest and beyond. If you share our values and want to make a a real difference to the lives of children and families we want to hear from you! Learn more Current Vacancies The Lloyd Park Children's Charity employs a range of positions including early years practitioners, family support, data and administration, catering, finance and site services. We're always looking for new team members as we grow and create new services. View Jobs E q u a l O p p o r t u n i t i e s As an organisation we realy on and greatly appreciate the positive impact that the diverse perspectives and experiences of our local staff brings to our teams. We invite candidates from all backgrounds and cultures in our community to join us View Jobs Volunteer with us We have an amazing team of volunteers who support all aspects of our services. Get in touch to join our team and share your skills, make friends and gain new experiences. Learn more We follow a 'Safer Recruitment' process and are committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s wellbeing. We expect all applicants to demonstrate this commitment. Our team receive 'Safe Recruitment' training regularly to ensure that we recruit the most appropriate candidates. Safer Recruitment

Teatime and Holiday Club Teatime Club The Lloyd Park and HIgham Hill Centres offer inclusive Teatime Club until 5.50pm Monday to Friday for primary school aged children The Lloyd Park Centre collects children from Winns Primary School The Higham Hill Centre collects children from Hillyfield on the Hill and Whittingham Primary Schools Apply for a place Fees Holiday Club The Lloyd Park and HIgham Hill Centres both offer inclusive holiday clubs for primary school aged children, from 8-5.50pm Monday to Friday during school holidays. See Dates for your Diary page to find out when our holiday schemes run. Bookings open 17th Jan Holiday Club a pplications for February's club will open at 7pm January 17th. Apply for a place Fees Activities Your child will enjoy a range of activities including arts and crafts, sport, imaginative play, risk taking play and more. Children work together to explore their interests such as creating and performing in talent shows, fundraisers and sports events. There are opportunities to use our Grow Wild adventure play space, and for sporty and messy play, so please dress appropriately. Food Our dedicated catering team prepare our food on-site using fresh ingredients. Our menus tasty and nutricious with an emphasis on providing a wide range of plant-based foods. Meal times are a sociable and enjoyable part of our day. Our Food

Information for parents/carers & families Support for you on your parenting journey Top Tips Blog Sleep Play Behaviour Speech & Language Oral Health Trauma Toileting Attachment Parenting Exploring Foods Activities to do at home Fun and educational weekend and holiday activities for your and your children. Discover Parenting Groups Access our sessions on baby massage, sleep patterns, pre-natal support, post-natal wellbeing and more! Discover

Volunteer for us! Make a massive difference to the lives of vulnerable children in Waltham Forest! Receive relevant support and training Gain valuable experience and improve your employability Bring your experience to our work Work in a friendly and professional charity Our Values We offer a variety of rewarding roles! Grow Wild Baby Bank Administration Language translation Wellbeing and play sessions Board of trustees Find out more If you would like to support our charity whilst also developing your skillset drop us an email or apply using the buttons below. W e'd love to hear from you! Email Enquiry Volunteer Application Form Volunteer Policy

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Fundraising Why we need your help Our goal is raise funds that enable us to work with our community to co-design grassroots, place-based support for children marginliased and disadvantaged by the system. To make this a reality we live by these three words; Fundraise, Fundraise and Fundraise! Our Current Campaigns Grow Wild is unique! For over 12 years, our charity has been provding a safe and inclusive, green outdoors space for all local families. Thousands of local children rely on Grow Wild to get more active, experience nature and fire their imaginations! Check out our vital work here: Learn More Please donate if you can! Even the smallest amount will help! We've started a GoFundMe appeal to make it easier to contribute. Thank you so much from everyone here at Grow Wild! Click on the link here > Help us save it! As a charity the cost-of-living crisis has hit us particularly hard and we're now faced with the very real possibility of closing Grow Wild! Staffing, maintenance and resource costs have all shot up in recent years meaning that we must find additional funding to stay sustainable. We'd be heartbroken for this unique non-profit play space to be lost, so we need your help to raise ££££s to fight against closure! Support Your Baby Bank! Baby Bank is a lifeline service that supports more and more families in urgent need of help. Escalating running costs constantly threaten the sustainability of this service, so we rely on donations from the community and grants. Donate What We Do Fundraising Approach We've created our charity's first Fundraising Strategy which sets our fundraising goals for the coming years and guides us toward increase fundraising success. We will continue to build on our successful applications wit grant making foundations and trusts along with developing our digital fundrasing capability and exploring opportunities with corporate funders. Fundraising Events Our events are a great opportunity for families to get involved, see how you can support local community members, and most importatnly, have loads of fun! Regular Events: Summer, Easter and Winter Fairs Halloween parties Bake sales and coffee mornings Donate

Contact Us General Enquiries: 020 8531 9522 , info@tlpcc.org.uk Lloyd Park Centre Winns Ave Entrance , Lloyd Park, Walthamstow E17 5JW 020 8531 9522 lpc@tlpcc.org.uk Grow Wild Lloyd Park, Walthamstow E17 5JW (access is via the secret door, opposite the cafe in Lloyd Park) 020 8531 9522 lpc@tlpcc.org.uk Higham Hill Centre 313 Billet Road, Walthamstow E17 5PX 020 8527 1737 hhdc@tlpcc.org.uk The Grow Well Centre 7 Saxon Close, Walthamstow E17 8LE info@tlpcc.org.uk Anchor 1

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