Parents/Carers
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For copies of letters sent to all parents/carers, please click here
Volunteer Needed: French GCSE speaking support
Bonjour!
We are looking for a French-speaking volunteer to support our GCSE French students as they prepare for their upcoming exams. The role would involve spending some time each week helping students practise their spoken French in a positive and supportive environment.
If you are fluent in French and would be interested in volunteering, please contact us at info@wsfg.waltham.sch.uk for more information. We would be very grateful for your support!
Merci beaucoup par avance,
Ms Flaender (Head of French at WSfG)
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WSfG Parent Association
WSfG Parent Association
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LBWF February Half Term Holiday Activity & Food (HAF) Programme
Bookings open on 19 January 2026 for the Waltham Forest February Half Term Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme from Monday 16- Friday 20 February 2026. The programme provides holiday clubs for children who are in receipt of benefit related FSM across the borough. We would encourage you to share the attached flyer with families who are eligible to attend and support them in booking onto the provision being offered throughout the February half term.
Full information about what is on offer and how to book can be found here – www.walthamforest.gov.uk/holidays.
The programme supports:
- Eligible families – school aged children in receipt of benefit related FSM. We would encourage you to send the letter out to those children who are eligible (benefit related FSM children). Eligible families will be able to book directly via our website.
- Vulnerable families not in receipt of benefit related FSM: In addition to the eligible families, a small proportion of places will be offered to vulnerable families which can be referred via the school or professionals across the borough. If you have families who you would like to refer to the programme, please read the updated eligibility criteria and complete the attached form. Once the form is completed and returned, parents will need to book themselves onto the booking system and will need to provide the name of the referrer for checks made by Waltham Forest HAF team. If the parent makes a booking without the referral form it will not be accepted. Referrals close on Monday 9 February 2026.
- Children requiring additional support: If a child meets the eligibility criteria and requires additional support to engage in the activities please contact wfholidayactivityprogramme@walthamforest.gov.uk , before booking to ensure the provision is suitable and that we are able to support the child’s needs at the activity.
LBWF Parent Carer Support Programmes
SFSC & Stronger Relationships courses
WF Parent Forum Autism/ADHD Support Groups
dates to March 2026
Rail Safety Reminder for Schools
LBWF Family & Community Learning Courses
Drop-in Sessions for EHCP parents/carers
LBWF Early Help Community Drop-in
LBWF Parent Forum Events (for SEND families)
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!
