Advice

Family Information Service
Free, impartial service giving detailed information and advice on childcare as well as general information on a wide range of services for children and young people and their families in Waltham Forest

Parent Partnership Service
Offers impartial information and support for parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs

Education

Building Schools for the Future (BSF)
Programme of rebuilding and refurbishment of secondary schools across the Borough

Financial assistance
School meals and travel pass assistance

Information for parents
Special Educational needs, key stages and OfSTED explained, uniforms, Disabled Student Allowance

School term dates
School calendar for academic year 2009/10

Children with Special Educational Needs
SEN, Statutory Assessments and Statements explained, help for children with SEN

Health and wellbeing

Coram Family Assessment Service
FAQs for parents referred to the Service

Counselling and support
Contact details for Child and Family Consultation Service, Face2face and North East London Advocacy