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Family Support What is Family Support? Our Grow Well family support services offer 1:1 or group support to help you organise your thoughts, make plans and take action to improve life for you and your child. Request Help or Refer Who is it for? For families with children under 5yrs old. Enabling you to access a range of support in the community: Every family faces challenges from time to time. We're here to help you every step of the way! Some examples might include: child development parenting support sleep feeding parent/infant relationships making friends overcoming low mood How is it delivered? You will be signposted to our service or request help yourself One of our team will contact you for an initial assessment You decide on some goals that you'd like to achieve We'll help you achieve these through group sessions, phone check-ins and helping you to access community services (home visits available where appropriate) When you feel as though you've achieved your goals we'll review your progress with you Request Help or Refer

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!

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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 Support 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 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 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! 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 > 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

Diary Dates 2025 Important dates such as planned closures, holidays and training days Winter/Spring January 6th Training Day - All Services Closed February 14th Valentines Disco Lloyd Park Centre - 6:15-8:15pm Higham Hill Centre - 6:15-8:15pm 17th - 22nd Half-Term Week Holiday Clubs open Term-time activities closed See Holiday Activity Timetabl e April 7th - 21st Easter Holidays Holiday Clubs Open Term-time activities closed See Holiday Activity Timetable 18th & 21st Bank Holidays - All Services Closed 22nd Training Day - All Services Closed Summer May 7th Parents Evenings Lloyd Park Centre - 6-8pm Higham Hill Centre - 6-8pm 26th Bank Holiday - All Services Closed 27th - 30th Half-Term Week Holiday Clubs open Term-time activities closed See Holiday Activity Timetable June 23rd Staff Appreciation Week 28th Summer Fayre Fundraiser Lloyd Park Centre - 11-2pm July 5th Summer Fayre Fundraiser Higham Hill Centre - 11-2pm 18th School Leavers Graduation 19th Staff Celebration Dinner 23rd Last day of Term Holiday Clubs open Term-time activities closed See Holiday Activity Timetable 24th -29th August Term-time contracts closed August 25th Bank Holiday - All Services Closed Autumn/Winter September 2nd Training Day - All Services Closed October 15th Parents Evening Lloyd Park Centre - 6-8pm Higham Hill Centre - 6-8pm 27th - 31st Half-Term Week Holiday Clubs open Term-time activities closed See Holiday Activity Timetable 31st Halloween Discos Lloyd Park Centre - 6:30-8:30pm Higham Hill Centre - 6:30-8:30pm November 29th Winter Fayre Lloyd Park Centre - 11-2pm December tbc Christmas Concert - Times (tbc) 6th Winter Wonderland Party Higham Hill Centre, 11-2pm 10th Christmas Dinner - 12pm 16th Christmas Party 19th Last Day of Term 20th 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

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

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

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Funded Projects Our Funding Partners We are delighted to be working with these major donors to deliver vital community work in East London Family Wellbeing and Support Project We were delighted to be awarded funding to run our early years social prescribing and co-production project by the 'City Bridge Foundation'. Working in partnership we are delivering a 5 year programme offering support to families with a focus on health and welbeing outcomes. The Community Wellbeing Support Worker helps families identify what matters to them and ways to achieve their goals. Families are supported to design and lead activities based on their 'living experiences'. This creates innovative and exciting resources for local children and families. Musical Climbers and Creators Memory Book Youth Music, funded this wonderful project via their Trialblazer programme. It provided unique music-based outdoor learning and sensory experiences in our ' Grow Wild' adventure play space. Activities focus on local children facing barriers in accessing mainstream music and outdoors provisions, particularly those children living with SEND. This fun and uplifiting session was co-produced with Soundcastle musical therapy charity, children, parents and our SEND team. Huge thanks to Youth Music for funding this wonderful SEND music-making project! Grow Active 'Grow Active' was delivered in partnership with the 'London Marathon Foundation'. Waltham Forest is home to a large number of marginalised children, many of whom have little or no outdoor space to explore. ‘Grow Active’ offered children a wide range of opportunities to improve physical fitness and self-esteem in our safe, inclusive Grow Wild outdoors adventure play space. Our aim was to inspire more children to take up physical activity in their early years, helping them to build the confidence to be more active in their future lives. Many Many thanks to 'London Marathon Foundation' for funding this amazing project for a whole year, between November 2023 and October 2024! Community Living Room & Kitchen “My child has been able to develop more social skills and interact with friends". "It’s a warming environment, everyone’s happy, they’re smiling, joking, that’s how it’s been since the beginning". "We’re all able to talk about the same problems”. Enjoy a hot meal, play and socialise Our Community Living Room & Kitchen is run in partnership with London Borough of Waltham Forest and has proved to be one of our most popular community resources over the last year. With our funding we have created a safe, invite only, welcoming space where families, with children ages 0-5yrs, can stay warm, socialise, play and enjoy a tasty hot meal. Our team are on hand during sessions to offer support and advice if needed. Contact us to see if you're eligible to attend using our 'Help Request' form button below. Request Help

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. Safer Recruitment Overview We follow a 'Safer Recruitment' process and are committed to safeguarding that promotes children’s welfare and 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. All roles within the Lloyd Park Children's Charity are 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. Shortlisted applicants invited for interview are required to complete a written self-disclosure. (This does not affect your statutory rights). Disclosure Information (Required at point of interview) Candidates with be asked to disclose whether or not they have ever: o been known to any Children's Services Department or the Police as being as risk to children? o have ever been the subject of any investigation and/or sanction by any organisation or body due to concerns about your behaviour towards children? o have ever been the subject of disciplinary sanctions or been asked to leave employment or voluntary activity due to inappropriate behaviour towards children? o have any unspent convictions or conditional cautions? o have ever been convicted of an offence overseas? o have been "barred" from working with children? o have any spent adult cautions (simple or conditional) or convictions that are not 'protected' as defined by either: o The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in England, Scotland and Wales Order 2020) o Or the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 as amended in Northern Ireland? We will treat all information with confidentiality and delete information for unsuccessful candidates. Back to Jobs

Parenting Groups and Workshops Triple P Babies Prepares parents for a positive transition to parenthood, promoting sensitive and responsive care giving within the first year with baby. Sessions Topics Baby's development, bonding plus emotional and physical health Creating the best environment for your baby Encourage contentment Strategies to cope with crying Baby's sleep patterns and healthy sleep habits Promote your baby’s social and cognitive development Caring for your own emotional well-being Improving communication with your partner and family Enjoying life as a new parent Format 4 weeks of group sessions plus 4 weeks 1:1 support Session dates Please refer to our calendar of activities for times and bookings Location: 7 Saxon Close, E17 8LE Calendar Mellow Bumps An antenatel parenting programme for expectant parents. Increases confidence for parents-to-be in accessing support services (Starting at 20-30 weeks gestation) Sessions Topics Feel more relaxed during pregnacy, improve your well being and build a stronger relationship with your baby Decreasing stress levels in pregnancy Babies' readiness for social interaction from birth Early interaction and baby brain development Parents-to-be: Loving communication with their babies Format 6weeks, 2 hou r sessions. Mums-to-be of any age. Separate F ather's groups. Session dates Please refer to our calendar of activities for times and bookings Calendar Mellow Babies & Toddlers Online attachment and relationship-based groups for parents of babies and toddlers Sessions Topics Reflective and practical techniques are both used to allow parents to address challenges. The intervention is delivered online and uses: Reflective and practical techniques Video feedback ‘Have a Go’ prompts for home practice Optional supporters session + logbook to track progress Format 8 weeks, 2 hour sessions online via Zoom Mellow Babies and Mellow Toddlers are courses delivered separately for mums and dads Session dates Please refer to our calendar of activities for locations, times and bookings Calendar

Baby Massage Courses All courses have 5 once weekly sessions starting on the dates shown below April 2025 Sold Out Thu 05 Jun Baby Massage Walthamstow Course #2 / Walthamstow Family Hub Details 05 Jun 2025, 13:30 – 14:30 Walthamstow Family Hub, 313 Billet Rd, London E17 5PX, UK Learn how to massage your baby, meet other families and share experiences. Sold Out Wed 11 Jun Baby Massage Chingford Course #2 / Chingford Family Hub Details 11 Jun 2025, 13:00 – 14:00 Chingford Family Hub , 5 Oaks Grove, London E4 6EY, UK Learn how to massage your baby, meet other families and share experiences. Sold Out Mon 16 Jun Baby Massage Leyton Course #2 / Grow Well Centre Details 16 Jun 2025, 10:30 – 11:30 Grow Well Centre, 7 Saxon Close, London E17 8LE, UK Learn how to massage your baby, meet other families and share experiences. Sold Out Mon 16 Jun Baby Massage Leytonstone Course #2 / Leytonstone Family Hub Details 16 Jun 2025, 13:00 – 14:00 Leytonstone Family Hub , The Junction 2-8 Cathall Rd, London E11 4LF, UK Learn how to massage your baby, meet other families and share experiences.

Powered by local voices Creating safe spaces for local people to be heard, connect to each other and make positive changes together What is co-production? Co-production Involves individuals collabroating as equals to make decisions about, and develop, services that benefit everyone involved. CoCo East is on a journey to co-produce activities and services for chidlren and familes in Waltham Forest and East London. CoCo East Pledge Things we try to remember when co-producing Service users lead on finding solutions No one knows everything Time is given for learning and priorities to emerge We are driven by people, not targets or plans No one assumes a position of power or expertise We respect members' experiences and journeys Designed and led by parents Groups and activities for children and families that CoCo East members have co-produced and delivered together Communication and Play Family Wellbeing SEND Parents Support Ready for School Mindfulness SEND Dad's Group Yoga Young Parents Group SEND & Siblings LGBTQ+ Family Outdoors Play Austism and Disability Language Support Check out our calendar too see current activities on our 'What's On' page What's On Get Involved! Parents and carers working with local partners Our open workshops are led by parent/carers passionate about sharing their ideas for improving local support for children. People involved include parents, users of Lloyd Park Children's Chariy services, other local charities, community groups, advocacy groups and service providers all coming together to find news ways to co-produce. Share ideas for projects or collaborations Use our short online form Email us Meetings Upcoming meetings 11th June - Parent/carers Ideas Workshop Wednesday, 1-2:30pm, Higham Hill Centre, E17 5PX See all 2025 workshop dates Notes from previous workshops What is CoCo East to you? A few of our members talk about our work, ethos and using our services

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Early Years Social Prescribing Promoting good health and wellbeing for children and families What is 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. Who is it for? Families with children under 5yrs needing help to tackle a range of issues that might include: Mild or long term mental health issues (not in crisis) Social Isolation Becoming new parents Frequently attend primary healthcare provision Barriers to accessing local services Things we can help with: Child ren ' s Development and SEND Being Healthy Isolation and Loneliness Mental Health and Wellbeing (not in crisis) Trauma and Adversity Request Help or Refer How is it delivered? Our early years social prescribing is a 12 weeks programme of 1:1 holis tic support What to expect: Health professional and self-referrals made Initial contact with family - joint action plan is created Support to deliver action plan involves homes visits, phone check-ins and accessing community provision Parents given opportunities to create new needs-led activities in our settings 3 month review with families to assess outcomes

Summer Holidays Activity Timetable Activities for Summer 2024 SCHEDULE TO BE CONFIRMED Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 You can also follow us on social media to see updates Related Links: Interactive Calendar Dates for you diary RolePlay Magazine More Information 020 8527 1737 info@tlpcc.org.uk

Newsletter Role play Edition #55 Apr-Sep '25 Our termly magazine full of interesting local stories, events and campaigns, plus our activities timetable. Important notice relating to activity timings Read View Map Subscribe Role play Archive Find past editions here Browse Please Note: All activity dates and times appearing on the printed and PDF versions of Roleplay are correct at the time of printing and we endeavour to adhere to these. However, occasionally these may change due to circumstances outside of our control. Please always check the Calendar on our 'What's On' page for up to date listings before travelling. Follow us on Facebook and/or Instagram to receive announcements related to our activities. Follow us on our socials for updates on scheduled activities and sessions