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

Real Voices, Real Partnerships, Real Impact Helping families and professionals create services that truly work to build brighter futures for children You're invited to our next co-production workshop! Tuesday 12th May 2026 1:30-2:30 pm, Lloyd Park Children's Centre, E17 5JW Alternatively, share your ideas for collaborations online Online form Email Ideas brough to life by parents 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 What's On Listening, Creating, Improving Together!

Journal Club Overview This summary brings together learning from a collaborative Journal Club involving staff across Lloyd Park Children’s Charity. It draws on research from multiple disciplines alongside practitioner insight, creating a space to reflect critically on our work with families and strengthen how evidence informs practice. Rather than focusing on a single project, the Journal Club explored a wide body of academic literature in conversation with day-to-day experience. This allowed staff to question assumptions, test ideas, and think more deeply about what works. The overall aim was to review current evidence on early years, family support and wellbeing, while also identifying strengths in our existing work and areas where practice and services could be further developed. At its core, the process reflects our commitment to being a learning organisation, where practice continues to evolve in response to both evidence and lived experience. What Makes This Work Different A key strength of the Journal Club is the way it brings together different perspectives from across teams and services. By combining research evidence with practitioner experience, it creates a richer and more grounded understanding of practice. The focus is not simply on outcomes, but on reflection, learning and continuous improvement. Importantly, it also provides space to identify gaps in the evidence and consider where we can innovate or take a leading role. Throughout the process, a central question has guided discussion: What does the evidence tell us—and how can we do better for families? Key Themes from the Evidence A consistent message across the literature is that relationships are fundamental to change. Approaches that are relationship-based and strengths-focused, such as restorative practice and family partnership models, are shown to build trust, reduce stigma and support engagement. They enable families to take ownership of change, rather than feeling directed or judged. This strongly reflects an existing strength in our work: supporting families through respectful, collaborative relationships. The evidence also reinforces the importance of working with the whole family, not just the child. Children’s outcomes are shaped by parental wellbeing, family relationships and wider environmental factors. Ecological and systems-based models highlight that meaningful support must take account of both family dynamics and the broader community context. Poverty and inequality emerge as a major underlying influence across many studies. Disadvantage affects children’s health, development and long-term life chances, often in ways that accumulate over time. This highlights the importance of accessible and inclusive services that address the wider determinants of health, rather than focusing solely on immediate presenting issues. It also underscores the critical role of early intervention in reducing inequality. Another area of growing interest is social prescribing, particularly in relation to mental health and wellbeing. However, the evidence base for children and families is still developing, with limited established models and ongoing challenges around access and implementation. This presents an opportunity for the charity to strengthen and formalise its approach, while also contributing to wider learning and innovation in this field. The research also emphasises the importance of belonging and community connection. Feeling part of a community is closely linked to wellbeing, yet many families face barriers to participation, including low confidence, anxiety, stigma and practical constraints. Effective group work therefore depends on creating welcoming, flexible and non-judgemental environments, and on designing provision with families rather than for them. This points again to the importance of co-production and strong relationships. There is also growing evidence of the benefits of access to nature for children’s development. Natural environments can positively influence emotional wellbeing, behaviour, attention and cognitive development, supporting the continued development of outdoor and nature-based approaches, especially for families with limited access to green space. Finally, a clear message across the literature is the importance of listening, to both children and families. Services are most effective when they are shaped by lived experience, using participatory and creative approaches, and when they are genuinely responsive to what families say they need. Key Organisational Learning The Journal Club has highlighted important strengths in our current work. In particular, it reflects the consistency of our relationship-based, strengths-focused approach, our ability to work holistically with families, and our success in building trust with those who may not access more traditional services. At the same time, it has identified areas where further development would strengthen our impact. These include improving how we measure and evidence outcomes, especially for children, articulating our model of practice and theory of change more clearly, and developing tools and frameworks to support greater consistency across services. There is also an opportunity to expand our role in research and evidence generation, particularly in emerging areas such as social prescribing. Key Recommendations Taken together, the learning points to a clear set of priorities. These include developing clearer practice frameworks, strengthening data collection and evaluation, and increasing co-production with families so that services are shaped more directly by lived experience. There is also a need to continue expanding community-based approaches, including social prescribing, and to build stronger partnerships that address poverty and inequality more effectively. Underpinning all of this is the importance of maintaining a strong culture of reflection, learning and evidence use across the organisation. Summary The Journal Club has deepened our understanding of what works in supporting children and families, while also providing a valuable space for critical reflection. It confirms that effective services are grounded in relationships, take a whole-family perspective, and actively build connection, belonging and resilience. It also reinforces the importance of early action to prevent long-term disadvantage. Perhaps most importantly, it has strengthened our identity as a learning organisation, one that continues to reflect, adapt and improve in response to both evidence and the experiences of the families we support. Evidence Reviewed The Journal Club drew on a wide range of research across early years, family support and wellbeing, including work on social prescribing, restorative practice, poverty and health outcomes, nature and child development, barriers to participation, and the social determinants of child development. This included: Hayes et al. (2023) – Social prescribing for children and young people Lewing et al. (2020) – Early childhood services and family hubs Williams (2019) – Restorative approaches in family support Sammons et al. (2023) – Equity and Children’s Centres Schickedanz et al. (2015) – Childhood poverty and health outcomes Norwood et al. (2019) – Nature and child development Stuart et al. (2022) – Barriers to group participation Goldfeld et al. (2018) – Social determinants of child development Tabb et al. (2022) – Home visiting and parental mental health Gore et al. (2022) – Family support programmes and wellbeing

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

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

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.

Donate money from your fundraising efforts to Lloyd Park Children's Charity. Pay in fundraising Thank you so much for raising money for our charity! If you have collected cash you can pay this in at reception in one of our nurseries (directions ). If you prefer, you can pay-in your fundraising online using the form below. First name Last name Email How was money raised? Choose an option Who is Donating Choose an option Which appeal are your fundrasing for? Choose an option Let us know which of our services you'd like to support: * Support Higham Hill Centre Support Lloyd Park Centre Support our community services Donation amount £ Make your donation go further with Gift Aid! It only takes one click to boost your donation by 25% with Gift Aid , at no extra cost to you! Yes, I would like The Lloyd Park Children's Charity to claim Gift Aid on my donation, any donations I make in the future and any I have made in the past 4 years. View terms of use By ticking, I state I am a UK taxpayer making a personal donation and understand that if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations, it is my responsibility to pay any difference. Find out more Receive our newsletter and important updates Please subscribe me to your newsletter Pay In Thank you for helping us to raise funds for local children! 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

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

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

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

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. Applying online All candidates must complete our employee application form. Use the job description as a guide to structure your application. Tell us how your knowledge and experiences help you meet the skills, competencies, talents and behaviours we are looking for. If you are new to the role you're applying for, tell us what you know about the role. Please read our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants on our policy page for information on how we handle your data. Back to Jobs Apply Now Complete a job application form by following this link

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

Early Years Social Prescribing Early Years Social Prescribing: Our Evidence Base Our Commitment to Evidence-Based Practice At Lloyd Park Children’s Charity, our Early Years Social Prescribing Service is grounded in a strong and growing evidence base. We recognise that children’s development is shaped not only by healthcare, but by family wellbeing, relationships, and the wider social factors affecting everyday life. Our work focuses on supporting families experiencing challenges such as developmental delay, financial hardship, parental wellbeing needs, and social isolation. Why the Early Years Matter Research shows that the early years are a critical period for children’s development. Parenting and the parent–child relationship play a key role in shaping children’s emotional, social, and long-term health outcomes. Parental mental health is particularly important: Mothers are around twice as likely to experience depression during childbearing years Children of parents experiencing poor mental health are more likely to develop anxiety and depression Parenting stress can influence how difficulties are passed between parent and child. Importantly, research highlights that many of the risks affecting children are modifiable within the family environment, meaning timely support can make a real difference. What is Social Prescribing? Social prescribing connects families to community-based support, activities, and practical resources to improve wellbeing. Studies show this approach can: Reduce loneliness and isolation Improve mental health and emotional wellbeing Increase confidence, resilience, and coping skills Strengthen community connections and support networks It also helps address the wider determinants of health, such as housing, relationships, and financial pressures, which are often at the root of many challenges families face. Why Social Prescribing for Families? Supporting parents is one of the most effective ways to improve outcomes for children. Research shows that: Parent and child mental health are closely linked and influence each other Interventions that support both parent and child together are more effective Strengthening parenting capacity improves children’s development and life chances By improving parental wellbeing, social prescribing helps create more stable, nurturing environments for children to thrive. The Power of Community and Connection A strong sense of belonging and connection to others is essential for wellbeing. Evidence shows that when people feel part of a community, they experience: Greater emotional support and resilience A stronger sense of purpose and identity Improved overall health and wellbeing This is why our service focuses on building local connections and supportive relationships, not just providing services. Co‑Production: Working Together with Families Our approach is co-produced with families through our CoCo East project. This means parents and community members actively shape the support available. Research shows co-production: Improves engagement and relevance of services Builds confidence, empowerment, and independence Reduces social isolation Leads to more sustainable and effective support It also recognises that communities understand their own needs best, and that tailored, local solutions are more effective than generic approaches. Tackling Inequality Early Children growing up in disadvantaged circumstances experience poorer health and developmental outcomes due to social and economic factors. Social prescribing helps to address these inequalities by: Providing early, preventative support Reducing reliance on crisis services Improving access to community resources and opportunities This approach supports fairer outcomes for children and families. How Our Approach Works Research highlights that effective social prescribing services are: Person-centred and holistic Built on strong partnerships across services Focused on co-producing solutions with families Designed to build long-term resilience and independence Our Early Years Social Prescribing model reflects these principles in practice. Measuring Our Impact We use evidence-based approaches to understand the difference our service makes, including looking at: Sense of belonging within the community Levels of social support Experiences of loneliness or isolation Overall wellbeing and quality of life This helps ensure we are continually improving and delivering meaningful outcomes for families. Summary The evidence is clear, supporting parents, strengthening relationships, and connecting families to their communities can have a powerful and lasting impact on children’s development. Early Years Social Prescribing offers a preventative, holistic, and evidence-informed approach that improves wellbeing for the whole family and helps children get the best possible start in life. Our Evidence Base This work is informed by a range of research, including: Daundasekara et al. (2021) – parental mental health and child outcomes Thomas et al. (2021) – social prescribing and co-production Hassan et al. (2023) – social prescribing systems and implementation Wakefield et al. (2022) – social connection and wellbeing Goldfeld et al. (2017) – social determinants of child development Waylen et al. (2008) – parenting and child health outcomes Kuckertz et al. (2018) – parenting and child mental health

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You and Your Child You and Your Child What can we learn from parents’ experience of our home visiting family support project Wendy Fields This summary reflects learning from the You and Your Child (Y&YC) family support approach, drawing on collaborative action research research (2012) alongside programme data collected from 2013 onwards. The project was developed through close collaboration between parents and practitioners, learning together about what works best for families. This reflects a process of collaborative action research, where practice and learning evolve alongside one another. Project Summary and Overview You and Your Child is a home-visiting family support project designed to reach families experiencing multiple and complex challenges. It offers personalised, relationship-based support delivered through a multi-agency team, working in partnership with parents to improve outcomes for both children and families. Families supported through the project often face a combination of challenges, including parenting confidence, behaviour management, mental health and emotional wellbeing, financial stress and housing instability, as well as concerns about child development such as speech and language delay. Many also experience isolation and limited access to support networks. Our Approach The project is grounded in the Family Partnership Model, a strengths-based and evidence-informed approach that places the parent at the centre of the work. Practitioners focus on listening carefully, valuing parents’ knowledge of their own lives, and working collaboratively to set goals that feel realistic and meaningful. Rather than offering prescriptive advice, practitioners work alongside families to explore their experiences and identify practical changes together. A core aim is to build self-efficacy, supporting parents to feel more confident and able to manage their family life independently over time, rather than becoming reliant on services. What Families Told Us Parents’ experiences highlight what makes the project effective. A consistent theme is the importance of feeling listened to without judgement. Many parents described how practitioners took time to understand their situation and worked at a pace that felt comfortable, creating a safe space to talk about complex or sensitive issues. This was key to building trust. As trust developed, parents reported a noticeable increase in confidence and self-belief. Several described a shift from feeling overwhelmed to feeling more in control of their lives. This growing confidence often led to wider changes, including improvements in family relationships and day-to-day life at home. Parents spoke about reduced conflict, calmer routines, and stronger connections with their children. The project also helped families access wider support. Through relationships with practitioners, parents felt more able to navigate services, join community groups, and seek help when needed. This reduced feelings of isolation and helped build a stronger sense of connection. At the heart of all of this was the relationship between parent and practitioner. Feeling valued and understood enabled parents to reflect on their experiences, try new approaches, and make changes that lasted beyond the period of support. Data and Impact (Years 1–3) Over its first three years, the project demonstrated steady growth in reach, engagement and impact. Referral numbers remained consistently high, with over 130 referrals each year from a wide range of agencies. Across this period, the project supported close to 1,000 individuals, indicating both strong demand and sustained engagement. Improving parental confidence emerged as a central outcome. Across all years, families reported increased self-esteem, greater ability to manage family life, and stronger engagement with services. Feedback consistently showed that when parents felt listened to and supported, confidence increased and isolation reduced. There were also clear improvements in outcomes for children and families. Parents reported better behaviour in children, stronger parent–child relationships, and more stable routines. In some cases, families were able to step down from statutory services, suggesting reduced risk and increased resilience following early intervention. Work on parenting skills supported meaningful behaviour change. Parents grew in confidence in managing behaviour, communicating and playing with their children, and establishing routines. Many described lasting changes in both their own approach and their children’s behaviour. A particular strength of the model has been the integration of speech and language support. Across the three years, large numbers of children and families accessed targeted intervention, both through home visiting and group provision. Parents consistently reported increased confidence in supporting their child’s communication, while earlier identification of need led to children being referred at younger ages and receiving support sooner. Improvements were seen in children’s communication, interaction and engagement. The project has also strengthened community connections and partnerships. Relationships have been built with over 20 referring organisations, with new partners joining each year. This has improved coordination of support and contributed to wider community outcomes, including increased volunteering, pathways into employment, and the development of initiatives such as a Baby Bank. Key Learning from Three Years of Data Across the data, several consistent messages emerge. The project is effective in reaching families who are often isolated and experiencing multiple layers of disadvantage. Confidence stands out as a key mechanism for change, with improvements in parental confidence leading directly to better outcomes for children. The home-visiting, relationship-based model supports sustained engagement, particularly for families who may not access other services. Integrated support, combining family support, speech and language input, and parenting programmes, appears especially effective. Overall, the evidence suggests that early intervention of this kind reduces the need for more intensive statutory or crisis services. What We Have Learned The learning from this work reinforces the importance of relationships as the foundation for change. Families are far more likely to engage when they feel respected, listened to and understood. It also highlights the need for holistic and flexible support. Families rarely experience challenges in isolation, so approaches that address multiple aspects of family life simultaneously are more effective. Confidence emerges as a central driver of change. As parents feel more capable, they are better able to make decisions, manage challenges and support their child’s development. This in turn leads to more stable and positive family environments. The project also demonstrates the impact of early intervention. Engaging families earlier leads to improved developmental outcomes, reduced reliance on statutory services, and greater long-term stability. Finally, the process of co-learning and reflection has been essential. Ongoing action research with practitioners has strengthened service quality, deepened understanding of family needs, and supported staff to work more effectively. Summary You and Your Child is a highly effective early intervention model that reaches families who might otherwise not engage with support. By building strong relationships and working in partnership with parents, it helps develop confidence, resilience and independence. This leads to improved outcomes for children, stronger family relationships, and reduced pressure on statutory services. By combining evidence-informed practice, integrated support and strong partnerships, the project demonstrates how personalised, relationship-based approaches can deliver meaningful and lasting impact for families and communities

Pro Bono Skilled Voluntering: Many businesses and organisations have schemes allowing professionals to donate time to charities for the benefit of the community. Maybe you can donate time through one of these schemes or perhaps you are a self-employed professional allowing you more flexibility. Either way, we'd love to hear your ideas about how you could help us support local children in need with your professional skills and experience. Whether your backgorund is in legal, human rights, safety, finance, business or in eduation, health, menotring or the creative arts; we're always open to new collabortations that will improve life chances for local children. Drop us a line to start a conversation, We look forward to hearing from you! Email our team

Share your 'living experiences' and help make life better for local children! We hear you! We strive to create services that local children actually need through really listening to families! Funding these services relies on us making strong grant applications that clearly demostrate families leading on developing new ideas. By sharing your ideas and working with us to design more relevant services you'll also help us make more successful bids for funding! Here's where you come in! Share your 'living experiences' and your thoughts on ways to improve life for children in Waltham Forest To make this easy we created a snappy feedback page for you. Just click on the green button below to share your views. Your feedback really does help us to raise more money for vulnerable children! Share Your Thoughts

Newsletter Role play Edition #58 Apr - Sep '26 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 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. Role play Archive Find past editions here Browse

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