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Information for Parents
Have fun and spend time with your child in a safe and friendly environment.
Books and Reading
Idea Stores and Libraries are excited about books and reading.
Reading helps children understand themselves and others and make sense of the world.
Idea Stores provide your child with so many reading choices because we know this encourages creativity, imagination and exploration. Your child can have fun, learn and grow and develop new skills.
Family Fun
An exicting programme of events and activities runs throughout the year. From regular weekly activities to new events and promotions every month.
Discover What's On for all the family and activities especially for Babies and Toddlers
Discover 'Got kids? Get Reading! Ideas for Parents and Carers' in a PDF format.
[204.97KB] [4 pages]
Local Services
The Tower Hamlets Children's Information Service provides information on childcare services, jobs and training. For more information 020 7364 6495 or email: cis@towerhamlets.gov.uk
'Starting School in Tower Hamlets' booklet in a PDF format [2.06MB] [48 pages]
Surestart Children's Centres offer services for children aged 0-5 years and their families.
Recommended Websites
BBC Parenting - includes Play & Do, Family Matters and an interactive area
BT Better World Campaign - free resources for parents and children
Childcarelink - information on local childcare provision
Child Net - helping to make the Internet a safe place for children
Day Care Trust - national childcare charity offering information and advice
Day Out with the Kids - indoor and outdoor activities for children of all ages
Department for Children, Schools and Families - school performance tables and local education statistics
Directgov Parents - information for parents including childcare, education, law and money
Education Otherwise - support and information for educating your child at home
Family and Parenting Institute - information for parents and families
Family Fun - entertainment guide to What's On in London for families.
Fathers Direct - national information centre on fatherhood
Gingerbread - free factsheets, useful organisations and support groups for single parents
Internet Watch Foundation - where to report websites of concern
iVillage Parenting - online information network for women
Netmums - local network for Mums
Parentline Plus - advice on parenting issues
Parents Against Drugs - helpline, one to one support and information for parents whose children use drugs
Parents Centre - information and support for parents
PAPYRUS [Prevention of Young Suicide] - Information for parents of suicidal children and supports those bereaved by suicide. 0870 170 4000 Helpline
Port Cities Family Walking Trail - discover the history of West India Docks on this fun family walking trail
Surestart - government programme to deliver early education, childcare and health and family support
Talk to Your Baby - quick tips to help your child develop good talking and listening skills
UCAS Parents - find out about higher education and the application process. Register for your free copy of the Parent Guide for a wealth of information about finance, student welfare and selecting the
right course
Young Fathers Intiative - support and information for young expectant fathers
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