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Welcome Letter September 2025
WSfG Parent Association
WSfG Parent Association
If you would like to get involved in the WSfG Parent Association, please click here to make contact
LBWF Community Safety Plan
Message from the Waltham Forest Community Safety Team
As we approach the seasonal festivities of Halloween and Bonfire Night, we are mindful of the annual rise in community safety concerns that often accompany this period.
To that end, we have developed a comprehensive and collaborative plan designed to support our communities and mitigate potential issues. This plan has been shaped in partnership with key stakeholders and will be rolled out over a three-week period to ensure maximum impact and relevance to the celebrations. The attached Dates of Activities outlines the initiatives we will be delivering, which include:
- Gate Presence - Led by Violence Reduction Co-ordinators (VRC) and Dedicated Ward Officers (DWO), there will be a visible and approachable presence at key locations.
- StreetBase Peer Patrols - The StreetBase Team will be active in the community, offering peer-led support and monitoring.
- Pop-Up Safety Hubs Outside Colleges - Delivered jointly by the Community Safety Team (CST), VRCs, and Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS) partners, these hubs will provide resources and guidance to students and staff.
- Targeted Joint Patrols - Coordinated efforts between VRCs, Police, and Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) teams will focus on areas of concern to ensure swift response and reassurance.
We appreciate your continued support and collaboration in keeping our communities safe and informed. Should you have any questions or wish to contribute to any of the planned activities, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
London Borough of Waltham Forest
Team: Community Safety Team | Violence Reduction Team
Tel: 07880 781 995
Rail Safety Reminder for Schools
LBWF Family & Community Learning Courses
LBWF SENDIASS/SEND School Transition Drop-in
Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities (SFSC) & Stronger Relationships - Online Courses
SFSC Online Course for Fathers / Male Caregivers only
SFSC Teenagers (for parents of teenagers)
Stronger Relationships Course Arabic
Stronger Relationships Course (Fathers / Male Caregivers Only)
Stronger Relationships Course (Mothers / Female Caregivers Only)
Stronger Relationships Course (Parents of Neurodivergent Children)
Drop-in Sessions for EHCP parents/carers
LBWF Early Help Community Drop-in
LBWF Mental Health Support Team Webinars 2025
The MHST will once again be facilitating webinars this year and they are available for all schools/ parents/carers and young people in Waltham Forest, please find below the webinar poster for details. The QR code on the poster takes you directly to the MHST Eventbrite page where attendees can view all upcoming events, further information, and sign up
We will send out the dates for Jan-July 2026 nearer the time.
Many thanks
WF CAMHS MHST
LBWF Parent Forum Events (for SEND families)
LBWF Parent Carer Support Programmes
LBWF Parent Advice Sessions 2025-26
Street Safety Tips
Creative Youth Hub
CR8TV Crib
Your Local Creative Hub
Could you be a Parent/Carer Champion?
We’re currently looking for passionate, friendly, and committed parents to become Parent/Carer Champions with the parenting programmes team in Waltham Forest.
Parent/Carer Champions are volunteers who use their own lived experience of parenting to support and encourage other local families. They play a key role in building connections across our community, helping parents to access services, feel less isolated, and know they’re not alone in the challenges of family life.
What does a Parent/Carer Champion do?
- Share information about local services, courses, and support available for families
- Chat with other parents in your community—formally or informally
- Use your experience to inspire and empower others
- Help shape how services are delivered by feeding back what matters to families.
What we offer:
- Full training and ongoing support
- Flexible volunteering to fit around your schedule
- The chance to meet new people, build confidence, and make a difference
- Opportunities for personal development, references and progression
Please get in touch using the information on the attached flyer or pass this on to someone who might be interested.
Best wishes
Gemma Akinade
Parenting Programmes Training Lead
Queens Road Family Hub
215 Queens Road,
London E17 8PJ
Extension number 3214
Mobile No: 07586713368
Education Psychology Service Support for Parents/Carers
Volunteer With Us!! Careers Education at Walthamstow School for Girls.
At Walthamstow School for Girls, we are committed to providing a thorough, broad and rich careers education for our students with as many encounters as possible with volunteers from the world of work.
We want students to be well-equipped to make important decisions about their future careers and pathways.
We couldn't do this without the generosity of people like you and I want to thank you in advance for working closely with our school.
If you are able to volunteer for one or more events, please complete the questionnaire linked below. This is an expression of interest, not a full commitment.
As we approach specific events, we will reach out to you to confirm your availability.
https://forms.office.com/e/Sj6MKvwbrc 
Please share this form with anyone you know who may be interested in joining us! Thank you!
