Our Pedagogy “Play is the work of the child" Maria Montessori Our curriculum Our 'All About Me' curriculum outlines our 'Intent' for your child in the various areas of learning along with our 'implementation' methodologies and how we measure the 'Impact' of you child's time with us. Read Curriculum Learning through play When children learn through play they are exploring and making sense of their world. Child directed play allows children to follow their interests and learn at their own pace. Through play children learn how to interact and communicate with others and develop problem solving skills and cognitive skills such as concentration and critical thinking. Celebrating and supporting children’s play helps promote resilience, emotional regulation and confidence. It’s crucial for child development and the foundation to life-long learning. Learning Stories We use 'Learning Stories' to document and assess children’s learning. The story highlights a significant moment for a child, describing their strenghts, interests, exploration and play. Using photographs, quotes, conversations, and observations, we create a ‘picture’ of learning that is unique to each child. They are shared with parents and avalible in the setting for children to enjoy. Originating from New Zealand’s Te Whariki curriculum, Learning Stories aim to understand and appreciate children’s lived experiences and the meaning they make of them. Planning in partnership with parents Parents and carers are children's first educators and have expert knowledge about their child. Our team are trained in child development and learning. We work in partnership with parents to share knowledge and plan for each childs interests so we can extend their learning through play. We've recently introduced PLODs (Possible Lines of Direction) which is a tool developed by Pen Green. We discuss children's learning regularlly with parents to help us plan activities to support their learning in the setting and at home. The Pen Green Loop The Pen Green Loop best illustrates how we share information with families to support children in our settings. Pen Green explain that when important adults in a child's life give feedback about what's important to the child, this produces a far deeper understanding of the child's learning and development. Our Approach Our teaching and learning methods are rooted in our mission to ‘build brighter futures’ and guided by six fundamental principles: 1. Children at the centre of everything we do At the heart of our approach is a deep understanding of chi ldren. We recognise the uniqueness of every child, and our practice is always child-centred. 2. Holistic approach Our early years pedagogy is all about seeing your child as a whole, understanding their unique needs, and supporting them in a way that respects their individuality. W e consider all aspects of your child’s life and background, and appreciate the impact of their environment on their development and growth. 3. Parents as partners We believe in the power of collaboration and recognise parents as the primary educators of their children. By working closely with you, we can share insights, learn from each other, and strive together to ensure the best outcomes for your child. 4. Positive relationships Positive relationships are crucial to children’s outcomes. We foster positive connections with children, families, other organisations and the wider community. 5. Learning together We view learning as a shared journey where children, families, and practitioners learn together every day. This involves being present, tuning in and celebrating the joy and wonder of the early years. 6. Enabling environment We strive to create a playful, safe, and child-initiated environment where children can be independent and make choices about their play and learning. We encourage risky play to promote learning across the cirriculum and to help develop confidence and resilience. Early Years Foundation Stage We follow the statutory framework of the EYFS which sets the standards for learning, development and care for children from 0-5 years. We also use Development Matters as cirriculum guidance.

Wellbeing Support Our aim A parent's wellbeing and that of the wider family is the foundation for a child's healthy development. Parents' and carers' own wellbeing often comes lower down their list of priorities as they putting their children's needs first. Many aren't aware of their own wellbeing needs. With this in mind; we offer a range of services that have wellbeing support at their core. Early Years Social Prescribing Our early years social prescribing team works with families to connect them to community services that meet their practical, health and wellbeing needs. Learn More Flourish Post-natal Support Improving the maternal mental health in safe, group spaces where mothers can talk about how they feel, be less isolated and get support. Learn More How to access our wellbeing support? We accept both self-referrals and professional referrals Request Help or Refer Please note: To be accepted referrals to our Flourish sessions must be made by a health professional and include an EPDS score. For more info. contact our wellbeing coordinator Email Wellbeing Team Telephone: 0208 527 1737

Our action group promoting sustainability in Waltham Forest Working towards a greener future Led by one of our dedicated trustees our 'ecO' action group is making the postive changes urgently needed to safeguard the planet for our children. Join Us! A history of being green Built to last We purchase high quality toys and equipment designed to last Re-use We re-use recyclable materials for arts and crafts activities Eating more plants We've created menus with a healthy balance of vegetarian and plant based foods Using less energy We have conserved energy by turning off lighting and devices when not in use Fewer plastic bottles We've used water coolers to reduce plastic bottle use Shorter supply chains We buy from local suppliers wherever possible Taking Action We appointed a dedicated, trustee-led 'ecO' working group to drive our work and provide good governance 2023 Eco-Audit After identifying that we wanted to go fruther to be more sustainble, we realised that we needed some expert assistance to assess just how sustainable we were. We needed an eco-audit! We bid for and were awarded funding from the City Bridge Foundation allowing us to bring in '3 Acorns' environmental consultants to perform a full eco-audit with our teams. Our eco-audit analysed everything from our energy and water consumption, consumables usage and waste output through to ingredients used in our menus and even the greenness of our banking suppliers! Responding to our eco-audit Actions we've already taken to reduce our carbon foot print Food We've increased the number of plant based options in our menus and completely removed the most polluting meat, beef. Water We've replaced plastic water syphons with filter jugs in our staff rooms and we're also exploring ways to: completely eliminate plastic water bottles usage collect rainwater safley for gardening and outdoors cleaning. use cistern blocks and water usage awareness campaigns to reduce our consumption. Finance Most of our financial arrangemetns are now placed with ethical and eco-friendly providers. We're exploring ways to bank more sustainably and ethically as a priority. Waste We've installed more recyling bins and made it much easier to spearate out the various materials Composting bins are also now in place cutting out any food wastaging that would've gon to landfil. Nappies We are working hard to replace disposable nappies with reusable nappy kits in our centres and are currently piloting the switch in our Higham Hill Centre with a view to rolling out at the Lloyd Park Centre too. Our Community Services team are also promoting resusable nappy usage in other community support sessions across Waltham Forest. We couldn't have achieved this without the support of three amazing organisations; Waltham Forest Cloth Nappy Library , the Women's Environmental Network (WEN) and Nappy Ever After. Many, many thanks to them, we're looking forward to continuing our work together! See our dedicated Cloth Nappy page here Working with our community to address the climate crisis We want to go much further in working with our local community to build a greener, brighter future for our children, and we need your help! Whether you're an interested parent/carer, a local service provider, another organisation working on sustainability or an individual with expertise to share, we want to hear from you! If you have ideas to share or want to join our action group please email us to find out more! Email our Team

Sleep Support What is Sleep Support? Sleep is crucial for children's growth, development, and overall well-being. Our sleep support offer consists of 1:1 work with parents to agree individualised plans that support 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 is vital for all children. 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

Childcare Our Pedagogy Settings Teatime and Holiday Club Apply for a place Fees and Funding More Our inclusive early years settings support children 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. Sample 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. The government provides support for childcare costs. The Childcare Choices website can help you determine the most beneficial options for your family. Learn more Please be aware that some of these links connect you to external websites. Our charity cannot be responsible for the content of these sites including any downloadable files. Please read our policy on links to external web pages here

Find out how to contact us and visit our settings here. Contact Us General Enquiries: 0208 5319522 or 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

Flourish Supporting Maternal Mental Health The aim of our service We want to support improved Maternal Mental Health by: supporting mothers in developing the capacity of their children to experience, regulate, and express emotion. . enhancing mothers' abilities to form close and secure relationships with their children , and building capacity to explore their surrounding environment and learn together. Who is it for? Created for women who have babies or toddlers up to 18 months, who are finding motherhood difficult in one or more ways such as: low level depression feeling anxious feeling resentful perhaps expecting 'perfection' from themselves. Request Help or Refer What can we offer? Postnatal depression (PND) is a common problem that occurs after pregnancy and affects more than 1 in 10 women within a year of giving birth. It can also affect dads and partners. PND can present itself in different ways, and many parents don’t realise they have the condition because it can develop gradually over time. Flourish Groups Flourish offers weekly groups the create a safe place where you can talk about how you really feel, and learn to have more fun with your baby. Gr oups run in each of the borough's family hubs: Walthamstow,Chingford, Leyton and Leytonstone. How to access our support At the moment referrals to Flourish must be made by health visitors. They must refer via our online 'Help Request' form using the button below. A current EPDS for the parent/carer must be entered, otherwise the form will not submit. On receving the referral one of our team will contact the parent/carer to make arrangements. If you any questions or would like more information please contact our wellbeing co-ordinator. Email: lilienl@tlpcc.org.uk Telephone: 0208 527 1737 Request Help or Refer Delivered by Working in partnership with London Borough of Waltham Forest's

Supporting Our Work We help 1000s of families every year with your support! Current Campaign: Baby Bank Appeal We receive no funding for this lifeline service. Your generosity helps to keep our doors open for families in crisis! Please donate to our GoFundMe fundraiser Donate now Make a donation Every penny helps to sustain our work with marginalised children, giving a little more hope for those in urgent need! Donate now Business Partnerships Discover why supporting us can benefit your business, how you can get involved, and the difference we can make together. Explore Other ways to help Volunteering opportunities for individuals and companies keep Baby Bank going! Learn More Join Our Sponsored Walk May 2026 Take part in our National Walking Month sponsored walk and enjoy a fun adventure together. Visit local landmarks while raising funds. Pick up a sponsorship pack and get involved in this fun, family‑friendly challenge. Pick up a pack here and join in! Your support goes a really long way! There are loads of ways to support us including making a donation, attending an event, fundraising, volunteering or partnering your business with us. Whichever way you choose you'll be helping us to reach thousands of vulnerable children and their families every year!

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Fees and Charges Private children's parties and functions Standard Rate £175 per hour (£150 for community room/inside space) 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

Find out why the Lloyd Park Chidlren's Charity is a great place to work. See our benefits packages and our ethos surrounding recruiting a diverse and reprensentative workforce. Why work for us? Make a real difference to the lives of local children! What we do Lloyd Park Children's Charity was founded over 40yrs ago to support equity and justice for children and families in Waltham Forest and beyond. We strive to understand childrens' individuality, working with their parents to help them reach their full potential. Benefits package Up to 30 days holiday Excellent pension scheme Benenden Health Care membership 24/7 GP advice and psychological wellbeing helplines Diagnostic services, treatment and surgery Access to rewards and voucher schemes 50% discount on childcare - for eligbile staff, subject to availability Outstanding training & development opportunities Subsidised hot lunch I n c l u s i v e H i r i n g We were founded by local people who wanted to make a real difference, so we greatly value the diverse perspectives and living experience that local people can bring to our teams. We actively encourage candidates to apply for positions who reflect our local community's diverse range of cultures, backgrounds and demographics. Our Values Our values guide us as we support social change and justice for children, informing how we communicate within communities and with each other. Each value is a challenge that we seek to live and work to every day. Read More A fair, healthy and rewarding workplace Our colleagues are valued for being themselves and are treated as equals A culture of collaboration and respect is the norm You'll always be listened to in a safe and nurturing space Professional and personal development will help you to flourish and do your best work Share our values? Want to make a difference? Apply Now ! View Jobs

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Established in 2013 our Baby Bank continues to support thousands of local families in Waltham Forest Baby Bank We provide families living in poverty with the essentials needed for their children to thrive and connect them to support that makes positive changes in health, parenting and reducing isolation Get Help We receive no funding for this lifeline service. Your generosity helps to keep our doors open for families in crisis! Baby Bank Appeal Donate now Meet Sarah, our amazing Baby Bank manager "I'm inpsired by the families I work with from day to day and their unwavering courage to keep going through challenging moments. I get great job satisfication from witnessing the transformation in children and families' lives - from just surviving to really blossoming". Sarah - Baby Bank Manager Other ways to donate Donating Items New and quality pre-loved items for children 0-5yrs get passed on to families as part of personalised bundles chosen by parents for their babies and children. Your items help families maintain their dignity and reduce some of the many stresses brought on by the cost of living crisis. Current Wish List Volunteer We always have great volunteering opportunities for individuals and companies. Meet new people, learn new skills and give something back to the community. Our volunteers ensure we can keep Baby Bank's doors open! Join our team Donating Money If you’d prefer, you can help make our charity more sustainable by donating money to our general fund. This contributes to running costs across our charity, including for Baby Bank, and helps us purchase brand new essential items for children and families. Donate Money

Donate to Lloyd Park Children's Charity. Help fund our vital work to support children and families under extreme pressure brought on by poverty. Make a donation Every donation makes a difference to children and families needing support, often at the toughest times in their lives! One time One time Weekly Weekly Monthly Monthly £10 £10 £20 £20 £50 £50 £100 £100 Other Other Donate £10 I'd like to add £0.29 to cover transaction fees. Gift Aid Gift Aid allows us to claim an additional 25% of the value of your donation from the HMRC. It won't cost you a penny but means your donation can go even further! Find out more here How we use your donations Unless otherwise stated your donations contribute to our unrestricted funds which we use to make all of our charitable activities more sustainable. Where we specify that your donations will support a particular campaign or cause they would become restricted funding that can only be used for that purpose. Your donations support children needing help We fight to overcome poverty using your donations to create the support services that families tell us they want, delivered when they need them most! Baby Bank is just one great example of our lifeline services that your donations make sustainable. Some of Baby Bank's day-to-day costs include: Cost-of-Living Support We work with families to link them to services that can help them with the costs of clothing, food and energy. Safer Sleeping Environments Cots Cot matresses Bedding Running Costs Rent Cleaning and m aintenance Salaries Resources and e quipment Refreshments for families Home from Hospital Bundles All the essentials needed for parents to bring newborn babies home from hopsital safely

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 MBE 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

The Higham Hill Centre Our Setting Our centre is a purpose built, inspiring space for young minds. The centre combines a space for under 2's, a sensory room, three connecting playspaces and a playground and courtyard for both outside and inside free-flow play. Our Community Located near Higham Hill Park, the Wetlands and local transport links, we explore our community through regular trips and adventures. Visitors, like the Police, Fire Fighters and musicians help celebrate our commuity in the setting allowing children to experience the wonder of their world. Learning through Play When children learn through play, they are like researchers, exploring and making sense of the world. At Higham Hill we work with parents to undersand children's interests and plan exciting and stimulating activities to inspire children on their learning journey. Our approach Childcare Services Monday - Friday Childcare: 6 months - 4 year s, 8am-5.50pm (full and part-time available) Sessional Provision: 3 - 4 years and eligible 2 year olds, 9am-12pm - Term-time only Teatime Club: P rimary age childre n, 8am-5.50pm, pick-up from Hillyfield On The Hill and Whittingham Primary Schools - Term-time only Holiday Club: P rimary age children, 8am-5.50pm, during school holidays Apply Now Meet the Team Find us Higham Hill Centre 313 Billet Road, Walthamstow. London E17 5PX 020 8527 1737 hhdc@tlpcc.org.uk Open 8am – 5.50pm Monday-Friday Ofsted Ofsted rating - Good We have been rated Good by Ofsted (January 2023 ) - Read the report here "At the Higham Hill Cen tre, Children are "happy, they develop good relationships with staff and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure"

Walthamstow Facilities Manager Job Nurseries Caretaker Maintenence Employment opportunity Charity Lloyd Park Facilities Manager Location: Walthamstow Salary: £27,219 Hours: Full time - 36 hours per week Overview To oversee the maintenance, health and safety, and cleaning services of our buildings and facilities. To ensure that our buildings are safe, well-maintained, and clean, providing a welcoming environment for the children and families we serve. To work as part of the team in sustaining high quality services and implementing the charities vision, mission, values and strategic plans and objectives. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate; this is a requirement of the DBS code of practice. Job Description Apply Now

Community Services for your family Get Help Well Baby Bank Learn more Family Support Learn more Early Years Social Prescribing Learn more CoCo East A co-production collaborative aiming to bring parents, organisations and the community together to improve services for children. Get involved SEND Find out about the SEND support our practitioners offer through our childcare and our community services. Learn more Sleep Support Access support and resoruces to help you and your baby develop healthy sleep routines and improve overall wellbeing. Learn more Wellbeing Find out about the wellbeing support our teams can offer you and you child to help you thrive. Learn more Follow us on our socials for updates on scheduled activities and sessions

Nursery Place Registration Process Sessional Free 15 hrs provision (Term time only) 2. Download and complete the form using the button below. 3. Return your completed form to us via email or by handing it in to reception at one of our centres. Currently open for new applications! Free to Apply Download Form Please note that places are not guaranteed Daycare Currently open for new applications! £24.08 registration fee per child Read our 'Admissions Policy Statement' to see if you qualify for a priority place. 2. Download and email the application form to info@tlpcc.org.uk 3. Pay £24.08 registration fee per child using the bank details and reference below. 4. Contact us and arrange a tour of your chosen setting. 5. We will contact you if we have availability Download Form Please note that places are not guaranteed and that registration fees are non-refundable, even if a place does not become available 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 Further Info. Email: info@tlpcc.org.uk Centre contact details Admissions Policy - Click here Privacy/Data Notice - Policy page

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