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…Cultural groups and organisations
On this page you will find some useful information on cultural groups and organisations, including details of services available, related guidance pages and quick links to helpful websites.Children living away from home
Families can experience crisis or stressful periods where an arrangement is made for the child/children to live away from home. If a child has been removed from the home (voluntarily or otherwise) they become the responsibility of the local authority. This is sometimes referred to…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.Family member in prison
In addition to the services available under the View all Services button, there is a range of information and support available for families, friends and people working with prisoners and their families. More information on the following topics can be found at Prisons and probation on…Parenting through difficult times
Being a parent can be challenging at the best of times, but if you also have other problems that you are dealing with as a family, the pressure can be hard to bear. How you deal with these problems can make a huge difference to the…Family mediation and relationship therapy
Family mediation is an alternative to using just lawyers or the courts to resolve matters relating to child arrangements and finances at a time of divorce or separation.It is a voluntary process that enables separating couples to resolve their differences in a series of meetings…Further and higher education
Further or higher education is about your child taking their education to the next level and fulfilling their potential. As well as opening up new career options, higher education means opportunities to meet new people and take part in a wide range of social and…