Families, young people and children

Childcare and early years

Learning, development, care and play guidance and activities for children from birth to 5 years old.

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

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

Help and support for parents and families.

Keeping children and young people safe from harm.

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

The youth services directory features services in Waltham Forest for children and young people aged 9 to 25 including our Space4All youth programme.

See the Council's families services comprehensive strategy and refugee appeal.

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

Fostering and adopting in Waltham Forest

Where to access help and support, or make a donation.

In the UK, Refugee week this year will take place from the 20 to the 26 of June 2022

When it comes to the question of what to do after school or college there are lots of choices to be made