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Nursery Place Registration Process Please note that the Under 2s waiting list at Lloyd Park is currently closed. Applications are still welcome for 2–5 year places and sessional places 🚨 🚨 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

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 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 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 Amazon Wishlist Help us give newborns a good start in life by donating items from our wishlist to families in need. Donate now 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

Walthamstow Site Services Manager job Nurseries Caretaker Maintenence Employment opportunity Charity Catering Assistant Location: Walthamstow Salary: £23,793.12 Hours: Fulltime Overview To work with the catering team to plan healthy, seasonal menus and take responsibility for implementing the menu within your early years setting. Promoting the health and wellbeing of all children, staff, volunteers and visitors through the provision of healthy foods and the highest possible standards of food hygiene. The Lloyd Park Children's Charity is looking for a dedicated and experienced Catering Assistant to join our team! 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

Jobs in childcare, early years learning and development and family support. Now recruiting Back to 'Join our team' page Early Years Educator Apprentice Location: Walthamstow Salary: £21,416 Hours: Fulltime - 36 hours per week Closing date: Description You will study with Pen Green Research and receive support to learn on the job at one of our settings. Your role will involve working with the team to provide high-quality, creative learning opportunities for young children, stiving to ensure every child has the best start in life. As an Early Years Educator Apprentice, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. Job Description Apply Now Early Years Practitioners - Level 2 Location: Walthamstow Salary: £22,127 Hours: Fulltime - 36 hours per week Closing date: Description You will be part of an amazing team who provide high quality trusted Early Years experiences and education to all children in our care. Your role will be to implement the delivery of the Early Years Curriculum to ensure that all children reach their full potential. As part of a family group you will build relationships with children and families to promote children’s learning and development and wellbeing. Job Description Apply Now Early Years Practitioners - Level 3 Location: Walthamstow Salary: £25,197 Hours: Fulltime - 36 hours per week (40 hours can also be considered) Closing date: Description You will be part of an amazing team who provide high quality trusted Early Years experiences and education to all children in our care. Your role will be to implement the delivery of the Early Years Curriculum to ensure that all children reach their full potential. As part of a family group you will build relationships with children and families to promote children’s learning, development and wellbeing. You will be responsible for supporting the Senior Early Years Practitioner and supervising and nurturing level 2 practitioners, apprentices and students. Job Description Apply Now Casual/Assistant Playworker Location: Walthamstow Salary: Hourly rates Under 18yrs - £8.00 Aged 18-20yrs - £11.05 Aged 21 and over - £11.44 Hours: Part-time - 15 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 3-6pm, Term Time only Closing date: Description You will be part of an amazing team who provide high quality trusted Early Years experiences and education to all children in our care. Your role will be to support with the Tea Time Cub provision at The Higham HIll Centre, collecting primary aged school children from Whittingham school and Hillyfield on the Hill, supervising the children; providing fun activities, & serving a nutritious tea. Job Description Apply Now Cleaner Location: Walthamstow Salary: £21,715.20 Hourly rate: £11.60 Hours: 10 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 6am - 8am Closing date: Description You will be part of an amazing team who provide high quality trusted Early Years experiences and education to all children in our care. To carry out a full range of duties providing high standards of cleanliness and general security. To include cleaning activities under the direction of the Site Service Manager and Centre Manager. Job Description Apply Now Applying online All candidates must complete our employee application form. Use the job definition as a guide to structure your application and help demostrate your relevant experience. It lists the skills, competencies, talents and behaviours we are looking for. If you are new to the role you are applying for, tell us what you know about the role. Please read our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants on our policy page for info. on how we handle your data If you would like to discuss any of our open roles or arrange a visit to one of our settings, please email recruitment@tlpcc.org.uk

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See available post from across our charity. We regularlty recruit to positions in childcare, early years learning and developement, family support, and a variety of support roles. Fundraising Officer Location: Waltham Forest - Office-based and hybrid Salary: £35,000 per annum, 1 year fixed-term contract Probation: 6 months Hours: Fulltime Closing date: Noon, Monday 3rd March 2025 Interviews: w/c 10th March Overview In this exciting newly created role, you will take the lead in growing and sustaining our fundraising income. Your responsibilities will span the fundraising process from identifying funding opportunities and potential grant-makers, designing and developing compelling funding proposals and promoting these opportunities, through to managing relationships with donors. Ideal candidates will have energy, motivation, and the experience to be able to make an instant impact on the organisation; they will understand the wider charity context, have good attention for detail and can make things happen. Candidates are expected to be fundraisers with at least three years of experience and have a track record of success in securing funds. Crucially, we want to recruit an individual who is as committed to Lloyd Park Children’s Charity's vision, and will work with us to make a huge difference to local marginalised and vulnerable children and families. We operate a standard 6 month probation for all of our roles. For this role success will be contingent on increasing the number of funding applications submitted and demonstrable positive fundraising outcomes. 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

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

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

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Partner with us Change a child's life We can build brighter futures together! By partnering with us you'll be supporting our mission to build brighter futures for children across East London facing the challenges of living in poverty. Your company could play a key role in helping us create positives changes for families. Whether you'd like to donate, fundraise for us or share your expertise, there are lots of ways you could support our mission! Get in touch Ways to get involved Donate Volunteering Payroll Giving Staff Fundraising We support hundreds of families each year yet we receive no statutory funding. Every pound you donate goes to sustaining our services supporting children in the most need. Corporation-tax relief: Claim tax relief for charitable donations of money, equipment, sponsorship and more GOV.UK Donate Volunteers are the heartbeat of our work. By volunteering with us your team can support local families, meet new people and gain new skills. Your expert skills could help us on a a pro bono basis with a range of topics including finance, marketing, law, data protection, the environment or health & wellbeing. Learn More Payroll giving schemes can be set up easily, they're HMRC-backed and give employees immediate tax benefit by donating to our charity from their gross wage before tax. Schemes are usually free to set up through an HMRC-approved Payroll Giving Agency (PGA). Read our policy on using links to 3rd party sites GOV.UK Offer your staff fun opportunities to fundraise for us. Whether it's coffee mornings, social events or physical challenges, your team can do lots to help us support the most in-need children. Consider match-funding your team's efforts if you can. It will double the impact of your company's fundraising! Learn more Read our policy on using links to 3rd party sites We'd love to hear your ideas for making a difference and increasing our social impact together! Get in touch

Grow Well: A Practice Informed Early Intervention Evidence Paper Prepared by Lloyd Park Children’s Charity Drawing on programme learning, research, and evaluation (2002–2025) Introduction This paper brings together learning from practice, evaluation and research to understand what works in early intervention for babies and families, particularly in communities experiencing disadvantage. It draws on longitudinal insight from services including Ready for School and wider early years delivery, alongside current research evidence. The intention is to set out key principles of effective early intervention, articulate a clear theory of change, describe the mechanisms through which change happens, and explore the implications for policy and practice. The paper reflects a practice-informed approach, where knowledge emerges through the interaction of research, data and lived experience. The Case for Early Intervention The First 1,001 Days Research consistently shows that the period from pregnancy to age two is critical for brain development, emotional regulation, attachment, relationships, and early language and cognitive development. Early experiences shape children’s developmental trajectories, with inequalities emerging early and widening over time. Children growing up in disadvantaged contexts are more likely to experience developmental delay, poorer health, reduced school readiness and longer-term inequality. These outcomes, however, are not inevitable. They are influenced by modifiable factors within the family, the community and the wider system. What We Have Learned from Practice Learning from Ready for School and related work highlights consistent themes about what enables positive outcomes. Relationships are central. The quality of the relationship between practitioner and parent is the strongest influence on engagement and impact. Support is most effective when it is non-judgemental, collaborative and grounded in trust. Parents are more likely to engage, reflect and make changes when they feel valued and understood rather than assessed or directed. Supporting parents is key to improving outcomes for children. Practice demonstrates that parental wellbeing and confidence directly shape child development. When parents are supported, improvements are seen across behaviour, emotional development, communication and relationships. This reinforces the importance of focusing on the parent–child relationship, rather than the child alone. Disadvantage is rarely a single issue. Families often face a combination of poverty, mental health challenges, housing instability, social isolation and limited access to services. These factors interact and compound over time, underlining the need for holistic and flexible support that addresses both practical and emotional needs. Early engagement matters. Families who access support earlier are more likely to experience positive outcomes, while delayed engagement often leads to more complex needs. Reaching families during pregnancy and the first year of life creates opportunities to build trust, identify needs early and prevent escalation. Universal services play an essential role. Accessible, non-stigmatising provision helps reach families who might not otherwise seek support, builds trust, and enables emerging needs to be identified. This creates a progressive model in which all families can access help, with additional support introduced where needed. A consistent barrier is social isolation. Isolation both contributes to poorer outcomes and makes it harder for families to access support. Reducing isolation through group provision, peer networks and community connection leads to improvements in confidence, wellbeing and parenting capacity. Theory of Change Drawing on this learning, effective early intervention can be understood as a connected process. When families are engaged early in ways that feel supportive rather than stigmatising, practitioners build trusting relationships, and parents feel listened to, respected and empowered, meaningful change becomes possible. When practical and emotional needs are addressed together and families are connected to their communities, parents’ wellbeing and confidence improve. This, in turn, strengthens parent–infant relationships, reduces isolation and enables more responsive caregiving. Over time, these changes contribute to improved developmental outcomes, greater school readiness, reduced need for statutory intervention and stronger long-term life chances. Mechanisms of Change Early intervention works through a set of interconnected mechanisms. Increased parental confidence is central, enabling parents to respond more effectively to their child, establish routines and manage behaviour. Confidence acts as a key driver of change. Improved parent–child interaction, particularly in communication, responsiveness and emotional attunement, directly supports attachment, language development and emotional regulation. Strengthening social networks reduces isolation, builds informal support and increases resilience. Improving access to support also plays a critical role. When families are better able to navigate services, they access help earlier, receive more coordinated support and are less likely to reach crisis point. Reducing stress and adversity, including challenges related to poverty or housing, allows parents to focus more fully on their child and engage more positively in caregiving. Implications for Practice This learning points to several core principles for effective services. Relationship-based practice is fundamental, requiring time for trust-building, skilled and reflective practitioners, and consistently non-judgemental approaches. Support must be holistic and grounded in a whole-family perspective, addressing emotional wellbeing, practical needs and wider context. Engagement should begin early and be proactive, with systems designed to reach families from pregnancy, reduce barriers to access and prioritise prevention. Integrated working is essential, with strong partnerships across health, early years and community services, shared understanding of families’ needs and coordinated delivery. Community-based approaches are also critical. Services should be accessible and local, foster connection, and work alongside families as partners rather than providers acting on them. Contribution to the Evidence Base This paper adds to growing evidence that early intervention is most effective when it is relationship-based, holistic and focused on supporting parents as a key pathway to improving outcomes for children. It reinforces the importance of universal and targeted services working together as part of a connected system. It also highlights the need for stronger integration across services, further evidence on community-based and preventative approaches, and continued investment in practice-based evidence and action research. Conclusion Early intervention offers a powerful opportunity to improve outcomes for children and reduce inequality. Learning from practice confirms that relationships are the foundation of change, supporting parents is central, and early, holistic, community-based approaches are most effective. To maximise impact, early years systems need to move beyond fragmented provision towards integrated, evidence-informed approaches that work alongside families, building confidence, connection and resilience from the earliest stages of life. Evidence and Learning Sources This paper draws on longitudinal service delivery and evaluation, including Ready for School, alongside organisational data, practice-based learning, and wider research on early intervention, attachment, and the social determinants of health.

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See available post from across our charity. We regularlty recruit to positions in childcare, early years learning and developement, family support, and a variety of support roles. Family Support and Outreach Worker Location: Waltham Forest Salary: £31,430 per annum — Fixed Term Contract Hours: 36 hours per week Closing date: Friday 19th June 2026, 12pm Interviews: w/c 29th June 2026 Overview The successful candidate will join our Community Services team and play a key role in delivering a range of services, including: Parenting Programmes Co-production 1:1 Family Support (including home visiting) Targeted group work With Waltham Forest families at the heart of your work, you will collaborate with partners to tackle inequality and promote inclusion, including but not limited to: Early education and child development Health Information and participation Adult education and employment Family support 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

See available post from across our charity. We regularlty recruit to positions in childcare, early years learning and developement, family support, and a variety of support roles. Early Years Educator - Level 3 Location: Walthamstow Salaries 36 hours per week - £25,197 or 40 hours per week - £27,997 Closing date: n/a Overview You will be part of an amazing team who provide high quality trusted Early Years experiences and education to all children in our care. Your role will be to implement the delivery of the Early Years Curriculum to ensure that all children reach their full potential. As part of a family group you will build relationships with children and families to promote children’s learning, development and wellbeing. You will be responsible for supporting the Senior Early Years Practitioner and supervising and nurturing level 2 practitioners, apprentices and students. 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

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Diary Dates 2026 Important dates such as planned closures, holidays and training days Spring/Summer 2026 January 5th Training Day - All Services Closed February 16th - 20th Half-Term Week Holiday Clubs open Term-time activities closed See Holiday Activity Timetable March - April March 30th - April 10th Half-Term Holiday Clubs open Term-time activities closed See Holiday Activity Timetable April 3rd Bank Holiday - All Services Closed April 6th Bank Holiday - All Services Closed May 4th Bank Holiday - All Services Closed 7th Parents Evening Lloyd Park Centre - 6-8pm Higham Hill Centre - 6-8pm 25th Bank Holiday - All Services Closed 26th-29th Half-Term Week Holiday Clubs open Term-time activities closed See Holiday Activity Timetable June 1st Training Day - All Services Closed June 27th Lloyd Park Summer Fair - 11am-2pm July 4th Higham Hill Summer Fair - 11am-2pm 20th Summer Holiday Club open Term-time activities closed See Holiday Activity Timetable August 28th Summer Holiday Club ends 31st Bank Holiday - All Services Closed Autumn/Winter 2026 September 2nd Training Day - All Services Closed October 16th Parents Evening Lloyd Park Centre - 6-8pm Higham Hill Centre - 6-8pm 26th - 30th Half-Term Week Holiday Clubs open Term-time activities closed See Holiday Activity Timetable 30th Halloween Discos Lloyd Park Centre - 6:30-8:30pm Higham Hill Centre - 6:30-8:30pm December 3rd Winter Wonderland Party Higham Hill Centre, 3-6pm Lloyd Park Centre, 3-6pm 18th Last Day of Term 21st - 31st Christmas Break - All Services Closed Follow us on our socials for updates on scheduled activities and sessions Related Links: Interactive Calendar School Holidays Activity Timetable RolePlay Magazine More Information 020 8527 1737 info@tlpcc.org.uk

Co-producing activities with families to meet their needs. Use this short form to voice your ideas! We want to hear ideas for activities, projects or collaborations that you think would help build brighter futures for children and families. When we receive your feedback form we'll present it to the CoCo East members to see what further actions we can take together!