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…Funded play and childcare places for 2 year olds
Children of eligible parents can access up to 15 hours of funded play, childcare and early education for up to 15 hours per week. If eligible, your child could get up to 15 hours a week of funded early learning and childcare in a participating day nursery,…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…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…Healthy eating for teens
As a teenager, your body is going through many physical changes - changes that need to be supported by a healthy, balanced diet. By eating a varied and balanced diet as shown in the Eatwell Guide, you should be able to get all the energy…Help towards childcare costs
There are many different schemes and grants available to parents for help towards childcare costs. Help is available for Free Childcare and Education, Working Parents and Students Parents.Holiday clubs in Redbridge
What is a holiday club? Suitable for school aged children Can be registered with Ofsted - see here for details of who doesn't need to register Typically open during Easter and summer school holidays, and sometimes for half-terms and Christmas Can only offer Tax Free Childcare…Home based childcare
What can a home based childcarer offer? Suitable for all ages You will either hire through an agency or will become their employer, responsible for salary and pensions (click here for details of employing someone as a nanny) Not typically registered, however can choose to register…