Families, young people and children

Services and support for families, children and young people, including childcare, education and health and wellbeing.

Topics in this section

Voice and Influence Service

We give children, young people and young adults opportunities to have their voice heard, and us it to shape decisions that affect them.

Care Leaver's Offer

A guide to the services on offer to young people aged 16 to 24 who are leaving our care.

Young people

Early Help: Support for young people, youth offending service, grants for students and all young people pages

Youth services directory

The youth services directory lists support for 8 to 25-year-olds in Waltham Forest, including our Space4All programme.

Information for professionals

Information for professionals and those working with children, young people, and families. To support them in their role to safeguard children.

Post 16 choices

Access the 2026 Post‑16 Prospectus, NEET support, and information on how young people are tracked after leaving education.

Post 18 choices

There are many options to suit every learning style, it is up to you to decide which destination is the right choice for you at Post 18.

Best Start Family Hubs

Best Start Family Hubs are located across Waltham Forest to give families easy access to support.

Family Help Lead for Schools

The Family Help Lead for Schools is a new team, previously known as Early Help Coordinators. There is a Family Help Lead based in each of the four Best Start Family Hubs in Waltham Forest.

Getting school ready

All you need to know to help your child have a happy and successful transition to primary school.