Best Start in Life Local Plan 2026 to 2029 This plan sets out how we will improve early outcomes for children from pregnancy to age five. Free early education and childcare Learning, development, care and play guidance and activities for children from birth to 5 years old. 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. Parenting and family support Help and support for parents and families. Child protection Keeping children and young people safe from harm. 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. Fostering and adoption Fostering and adopting in Waltham Forest Help and support during the Ukraine crisis Where to access help and support, or make a donation. About Homes for Ukraine Information on the refugee support scheme in Waltham Forest 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. Mental Health in Waltham Forest Find mental health support in Waltham Forest. We offer services and partners to help with your wellbeing. Getting school ready All you need to know to help your child have a happy and successful transition to primary school. Starting school together initiative Support available for parents/carers to help their child transition to Reception class.
Best Start in Life Local Plan 2026 to 2029 This plan sets out how we will improve early outcomes for children from pregnancy to age five.
Free early education and childcare Learning, development, care and play guidance and activities for children from birth to 5 years old.
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.
Mental Health in Waltham Forest Find mental health support in Waltham Forest. We offer services and partners to help with your wellbeing.
Getting school ready All you need to know to help your child have a happy and successful transition to primary school.
Starting school together initiative Support available for parents/carers to help their child transition to Reception class.
