News and information to support your work with families Thursday update for professionals – 1st July 2021
Parents and school staff have requested ideas for non- online activities, our Family Fun sheet 18 is attached - please add to your newsletter and website
We welcome feedback on the content of our Family Fun Sheets 18- please contact parentalengagement@towerhamlets.gov.uk with any comments or ideas
Stories of ’71 Celebration at Toynbee Hall: Please share with families
- Music, food and community storytelling at Toynbee Hall where the historic halls were an important meeting site for Bengali activists during 1971
- The winners of the ‘Our Stories of 71 Short Story Competition’ will be performing their pieces
- Sunday 4th July 2.30-5.30pm at Toynbee Hall
- Please register on the website: Stories of '71: Commemorating Bangladesh Struggle and Liberation - Toynbee Hall
DLR Treasure Hunt: Please share with families
Uncover a world of wonder this Summer with the DLR Treasure Hunt.
Travel along the DLR and take in the history of London’s Docklands, discover fun facts and have the chance to win bountiful prizes with DLR Dave and Doris.
- All you need is an adventurous spirit and a valid ticket/smart card for the DLR
- To find out more, please visit https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/
- If you need further information, please email ambassadors@keolisameydlr.co.uk
- From Saturday the 24th July to Sunday 5th September
The National Domestic Abuse Helpline Changes: Update for staff working with families
Important changes have been made to this Helpline, to increase access to women who might otherwise face barriers in seeking support:
- British Sign Language access
- Deaf women can now receive free, confidential support from our National Domestic Abuse Helpline Advisers via qualified British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters
- developed in partnership with SignHealth, which provides the only specialist domestic abuse service delivered in BSL
- Women can follow the BSL symbol on the National Domestic Abuse Helpline website, watch a BSL video that explains the service and how to access it safely, then simply click on a button to connect with an interpreter. There's no sign-up required
- BSL interpretation is available 10am - 6pm, Monday - Friday (some Deaf women may also want to access Live Chat, which is open from 3pm until 10pm on weekdays)
- BSL service https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/en/bsl
- Live chat service https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/en/Chat-to-us-online
- Social media BSL videos that introduce the service: https://twitter.com/RefugeCharity/status/1395307055993352193?s=20
- Language Selector
- We have also translated all the content on the National Domestic Abuse Helpline website into Polish, Bengali and Spanish, with more languages planned
- This includes information on spotting the signs of domestic abuse, supporting a friend, safety planning, rights and options and how women can receive support from the Helpline
- Users can change the language by clicking the globe in the top right-hand corner on desktop, and in the menu list on mobile https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
- Contact Charlotte Eastop Helpline Manager – National Domestic Abuse Helpline Mobile: 07785332316 if you have any questions
- www.refuge.org.uk, www.twitter.com/RefugeCharity , www.facebook.com/RefugeCharity
Parent & Family Support Service ~ 1st July 2021
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‘The Parent and Family Support Service builds resilience, independence and sustainability in local communities to support early help and is highly valued by the parents involved.’ Tower Hamlets Inspection of Children’s Social Care Ofsted Report 2019 |
To find out more about the work of the Parent and Family Support Service visit: www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/parentfamilysupport
Search the Local Offer for information about services available to children, young people and families in Tower Hamlets. www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/localoffer
Frances Cherry
Monitoring and Service Support Officer (Maternity Cover)
Children and Culture Directorate
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
London Borough Of Tower Hamlets
Parents Advice Centre
30 Greatorex Street
Whitechapel
London E1 5NP
Tel:
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‘The Parent and Family Support Service builds resilience, independence and sustainability in local communities to support early help and is highly valued by the parents involved.’ Tower Hamlets Inspection of Children’s Social Care Ofsted Report 2019 |
To find out more about the work of the Parent and Family Support Service visit: www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/parentfamilysupport
Search the Local Offer for information about services available to children, young people and families in Tower Hamlets. www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/localoffe