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Information for Parents
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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 exciting 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.
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Local Services
The Tower Hamlets Family Information Service provides information on childcare services, jobs and training. For more information 020 7364 6495 or email: fis@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Safe Parenting Handbook in a PDF format [20 pages]
'Starting School in Tower Hamlets' booklet in a PDF format [2.06MB] [48 pages]
Surestart Children's Centres in Tower Hamlets offer services for children aged 0-5 years and their families.
Recommended Websites
Apply for a School Place
BBC Parenting - includes Play & Do, Family Matters and an interactive area
BT Better World Campaign - free resources for parents and children
Bliss - advice and support for parents of premature or sick babies
Bookbag - book review site covering a wide range of titles, old and new. Includes a collection of author interviews and a number of book lists.
Booktrust - includes recommendations and reviews, guides to children's books and advice for parents
Childcarelink - information on local childcare provision
Child Maintenance Options - free and impartial information and support service which provides information on all the options parents have in making child maintenance arrangements
Child Net - helping to make the Internet a safe place for children
The Couple Connection - information and resources for parents who want to change their relationship for the better
CoreKnowledge - education resources for you to help your child
cyberLibrary - links to resources with practical information and advice on all aspects of parenting
Dad Talk - a social community for fathers on and offline
Dads Space - information and advice on all aspects of being a dad
Database of Award Winning Children's Literature - a tailored reading list of quality children's literature
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 Education - 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.
Fatherhood Institute - national information centre on fatherhood
Gingerbread - free factsheets, useful organisations and support groups for single parents
Got a Teenager - practical information and advice for parents with teenagers
Hello - campaign to help children and young people to develop good communication skills
Home Safe - control the sites your child visits when the use the internet for their homework time
Internet Watch Foundation - where to report websites of concern
iVillage Parenting - online information network for women
MadeForMums - local network for Mums
Netmums - local network for Mums
One Space for Single Parents - support, information and advice for single parents
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
Play, Read, Talk - have fun and support your young child as they learn, with games, rhymes, books, videos and parenting tips.
Port Cities Family Walking Trail - discover the history of West India Docks on this fun family walking trail
Reading for Life - get top tips on reading with your children and free stories
Relate for Parents - free online relationship advice for parents and families including a live chat facility
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
Teaching Resources - classroom resources and lessons plans from the 'Times Educational Supplement'
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
UK Children's Books - a guide to authors, publishers and illustrators
The Word Pool - find advice books on parenting, on choosing children's books on enthusing reluctant readers and how to write for children
Young Fathers Intiative - support and information for young expectant fathers
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