Last updated: 5 June 2024
Next review: 22 July 2024
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Family Hubs
The Family Hubs programme provides a wide range of information, activities and services in your local area. This includes health, learning and play activities, childcare, family support, employment support, housing advice, money and benefits advice and more.
We know that all families need support from time to time to look after their wellbeing and help their babies and children thrive.
Services provided at the Paradox Centre as part of the Family Hubs programme are in partnership with:
Best Start in Life
Family Hubs activities for children aged 0 to 5 are part of Best Start in Life, a government-funded programme supporting Waltham Forest's parents and carers with their children’s growth.
You can find Best Start in Life services in all four Family Hubs and other community spaces throughout every neighbourhood in the borough.
The following provision can be found at the Paradox Centre:
- Play and learning activities
- Health and wellbeing support
- Exploring Foods
Youth provision
Paradox Centre is hosting events and activities as part of our Waltham Forest Space4All youth programme. These sessions are a safe space for young people to come and relax with friends.
Leaders Academy
Every Monday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Hosted by Leaders Community, these sessions are a safe space for young people with different zones including:
- Commercial street-dance
- Cooking
- Drama/leadership activities
- Chill out zone & food
These sessions are suitable for young people aged 9 to 11 and 12 to 15.
Sessions are completely free!
Every Monday and Wednesday from 2pm to 5pm
Starting 29 July until 21 August 2024
Free summer activities including:
- Streetdance
- Drama
- Cooking Demonstrations
Includes light refreshments and snacks
Suitable for ages 7 to 17 years
Sessions are completely free but require enrolment in advance. Contact leadersacademyenquiries@gmail.com or 07831224510