Staying safe
Parents want their children to be safe – but you know that you can’t keep them ‘wrapped up in cotton wool’. Bumps and bruises are all part of growing up – of trying out new skills and of learning to be independent. At the same time none…Sexual exploitation
Child sexual exploitation is a form of abuse which involves children (male and female, of different ethnic origins and of different ages) receiving something in exchange for sexual activity. Perpetrators of sexual exploitation are found in all parts of the country and are not restricted…Young parents
Raising a child is never easy - but it can be especially hard when you are a young parent and your friends are having fun and only have themselves to worry about. There may be times when you are struggling and need support or simply want…Employment and training
Many parents now seek to combine work and family life and there are a number of services devoted to helping families. Whether you want to go to college to learn new skills, need help finding a job or changing your job you will find information…Job vacancies in childcare
Find out about the latest job opportunities in early years and childcare settings in Redbridge, including day nurseries, pre-schools/playgroups and out of school clubs.Child employment and chaperoning
Working can be a positive experience for young people but there are rules and regulations which have to be met before and during the time a young person is employed. These rules and regulations help to protect the welfare of the young person while at work. The link below will…Getting involved in your child's education
As a parent, you will already know that you are your child’s most valuable teacher. The lessons they learn at home will affect how they interact with other people and the world around them. And, like most parents, you will probably want to do all…Lone parents
Being a single parent can be hard work. It can be lonely sometimes - and hard work. As well as the day-to-day stuff there are all the things two parent families take for granted...not having a second opinion in the middle of the night when…Divorce and separation
Divorce and separation can be very painful and distressing. But if you have recently separated from your partner, or your children are trying to adjust to a new family, you’re not alone. Family change is all around – more than one in four children in…