Special Schools in Redbridge
Redbridge has five dedicated special schools and a further eleven schools in the borough that cater for pupils with special educational needs & disabilities. Please click on the individual school for further information and to find out how each school can support children and young people…Fostering and Adoption
Fostering gives many children a chance to have a brighter future. By choosing to foster a child you will be offering them a home on a temporary basis, as most children will return home after a period of time, but some foster parents offer long…Financial support for families
This section has information on a range of financial support available to families. If you are struggling with your family's finances please visit our Cost of Living support page. Alternatively, you can browse the information on financial support within the sections provided.Safety on the Internet
The internet is absolutely amazing! We live in a time where we do so many things on line; keep in touch with relatives who live far away, watch catch-up TV and even buy the weekly shopping. However, there are new risks that we all need to be…Staying safe
This section provides information, advice and services available in many areas of family life to keep children and young people safe from accidents and injury. If you are concerned for the welfare or immediate safety of a child, please visit our Safeguarding adults and children section. …Infant feeding and healthy diet
The Healthy Eating Team are now part of the 0-19 Universal Children’s Services provided by NELFT. Healthy eating support is available in Redbridge for parents/carers who have children under the age of 19 and reside in Redbridge or attend a school in Redbridge. Visit https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/services-redbridge-healthy-eating for…Education and schools
One of the most important areas where you can support your child is in their schooling. When parents are involved in their children's education they tend to enjoy school more, go to their lessons regularly, get better results and have fewer problems with their behaviour.…Early education and childcare
In this area you will find details of how to choose the right place for your child, as well as details of registered and unregistered childcare and early education providers. The sections below will help you in choosing an early years or childcare setting. To…Children's health and wellbeing
This section provides support around children's health and wellbeing. If you are concerned for the welfare or immediate safety of a child, please visit our Safeguarding adults and children section.