Early Help Directory Revised September 2017

Early Help DirectoryRevised September 2017

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Early Help Partnership Team 4-5

Advice and Guidance 8-11

After School Clubs and Summer Schools 12-13

Art, Sports and Mentoring Activities 14-18

Newham Community Health Team 21-22

Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) 23-26

Children’s Centres 27-29

Courses and Training 30-31

Domestic and Sexual Abuse 32-33

Emergency Contact Numbers 34-35

Food Banks 36-39

Neighbourhood Libraries 40-41

Parenting 42-45

Radicalisation 46-47

Resources and Equipment 48-50

Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) 51-56

Substance Misuse 57-58

Youth and Gang Violence 59-63

Youth People’s Drop in Activities 64-65

Information Pages

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Early Help Partnership Team

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South NeighbourhoodDawn Henry

South NeighbourhoodMarsha Longe

Central NeighbourhoodRehema Esop

Central NeighbourhoodMusarat Rashid

West NeighbourhoodVicki Kitts

West NeighbourhoodSamantha Clarke

Remi Desouza

East NeighbourhoodKathy Dee

East NeighbourhoodAmber Robinson

Rachel Clarke - Maternity Leave

Jannah Akter- Maternity Cover

Claire Bridge

Early Help Partnership CoordinatorE: [email protected]: 020 373 7031

Early Help Partnership PractitionerE: [email protected]: 020 3373 4926

Early Help Partnership CoordinatorE: [email protected] T: 020 3373 4672

Early Help Partnership PractitionerE: [email protected] T: 020 3373 1037

Early Help Partnership CoordinatorE: [email protected]: 020 373 4122

Early Help Partnership PractitionerE: [email protected]: 020 3373 2410

Early Help Partnership Programme OfficerE: [email protected]: 020 3373 2934

Early Help Partnership CoordinatorE: [email protected] T: 020 3373 0673

Early Help Partnership PractitionerE: [email protected] T: 020 3373 1225

Project Manager, Integrated Neighbourhood WorkingE: [email protected] T: 020 3373 4373

Project Manager, Integrated Neighbourhood WorkingE: [email protected] T: 020 3373 7746

Service Manager, Integrated Neighbourhood WorkingE: [email protected]: 020 3373 2960

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What is Early Help?Early help is the principle of providing the right support at the right time to tackle problems emerging for children, young people and their families. It is about providing effective help as soon as difficulties emerge, while they are still low level.

Early help may be needed at any point in a child or young person’s life and we seek to offer support quickly to reduce the impact of problems that may have already emerged. Families are best supported by those professionals who already work with them, who will be able to organise additional support with local partners as needed.

Early Help is about stepping in to avoid escalation of need so that children, young people and families do not require specialist or statutory services unnecessarily. Early Help aims that preventative services are provided at the right time to achieve better long-term outcomes for families.

What is the difference between universal interventions and targeted Early Help interventions?Universal services are those services that are available to everyone, for example schools, GPs and Children’s Centres.

Targeted Early Help is available to children and families who face more challenges and may have multiple needs, Targeted Services provide additional capacity and expertise to work alongside universal services with these families to address their needs. Examples might include Families First, Family Support Workers within Children’s Centres, or targeted interventions within school.

All children and young people will receive Universal Services, however, some children, either because of their needs or circumstances, will require extra support. In Newham, we recognise that a timely response is essential for families who need some support and to achieve this we have developed our early help approach.

Why is Early Help important?Early Help allows support to be put in place at the right time to meet families’ needs prior to issues reaching crisis point. It enables children, young people and families to maximise life chances and prevent more complex problems emerging further down the line. Families’ resilience to find their own solutions to difficulties, with professional support as required, is increased.

Who are the Early Help Partnership team? The Early Help Partnership team is made up of coordinators and practitioners who advise, guide and upskill professionals. We work with them to ensure they are confident in responding to safeguarding and providing early help support to all children, young people and families.

To enable the team to work consistently with practitioners across Newham, the team has been split into four Neighbourhood localities (East, West, Central and South). Each neighbourhood has an allocated Early Help Coordinator and an Early Help Practitioner. You can find out exactly who works in which locality towards the end of this page.

“Making the journey through services seamless for families so that they receive

the right help at the right time.”

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What does the Early Help Partnership Team do?We provide a consistent approach across the borough so that all children, young people and families receive a similar, high quality service. We work with various partners and:

• Ensure that all practitioners have a shared vision and skills set, which puts the family at the centre of finding and developing solutions (for example through access to training and practitioners networks);

• Support families to build resilience and help themselves, including supporting parents to access education and work;

• Get it right first time for more children, young people and families, through early identification, prevention and robust interventions at every level of need;

• Ensure seamless working across all agencies, disciplines and levels of need, so that we improve the journeys of children and families through services in the borough.

I am a parent. How can I access Early Help?First, check out our directory of services for local organisations who can support you. If you need an extra helping hand, all staff usually within schools, children’s centres and health settings make up our early help workforce so you can approach the Designated Safeguarding Lead/ Family Support Worker, Early Help Practitioner etc. for help and support. I am a professional.

Can I refer cases to the Early Help Partnership team?No. The Early Help Partnership team does not have a case holding function. Instead they provide support and guidance for professionals to:

• Embed the Early Help Record as the single method to record, plan and review work w ith families in a single and multi agency context;

• Strengthen early help and safeguarding policy and practice;

• Completing statutory Section 11 audits;

• Understand designated safeguarding lead responsibilities through specialised single agency training;

• Individual case direction and strategy for innovative ways of working with families;

• Networking with other professionals to share best practice and information.

For further information on the Neighbourhood teams, networks, training etc. please visit Newham Connect.

Advice and Information

Information correct as of September 2017.

We advise you directly contact agencies for information accuracy.

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Organisation Description of Service Target Audience Referral Process CostThe Law Society The Law Society is an independent

professional body for solicitors. They allow you to find the right solicitor for your need.

For further information, please visit: http://solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk/

Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigration (JCWI)115 Old Street, London EC1V 9RT

020 7251 8708

JCWI hold an advice surgery on Tuesday mornings between 10am – 12noon. Contact 020 7251 8708 to book an appointment.

In addition, JCWI run a number of free helplines:

Undocumented Migrants 020 7553 7470 between 10am – 1pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Foreign National Prisoners 020 7553 7468 every Wednesday between 10am – 11am

For further information, please visit https://www.jcwi.org.uk/about

£75 one off fee

Praxis Community ProjectsPott Street, London E2 0EF

020 7729 7985 [email protected]

Praxis Community Projects provide help and support for newly arrived and long- settled migrants to ensure that they are able to live in safety, meet their essential human needs and overcome the barriers they face to integrate, develop and thrive in the. Services include:

Advice and information: Immigration, housing advice, welfare advice, accessing health services

Learning and employment: ESOL for work, supporting enterprise, Praxis in Europe

Health and wellbeing: Support for Trafficked Women

Community projects: Creating community voice, creating resilient communities, New Voices

Language and interpreting: Praxis Interpreting+

Shelter and safety: Preventing destitution

For further information, please visit http://www.praxis.org.uk/index.php

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Cardinal Hume Centre3-7 Arneway Street, Horseferry Road, London SW1P 2BG

020 7222 1602

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

Cardinal Hume Centre aims to give homeless young people, families in need and individuals living in poverty the support they need to realise their full potential. The centre focuses on four areas of need:

Income: Advice on employment for jobseeker and money management skills

Housing: Hostel accommodation to homeless young people aged between 16-24 years old and housing advice and advocacy

Education and Skills: English language and literacy, IT Training, work experience, early years learning and parenting classes

Legal status: Immigration advice and advocacy.

16 – 24 year olds For further information, please visit https://www.cardinalhumecentre.org.uk/need-help/

Project 17 Unit 1.3 Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA

07963 509 [email protected]

Project 17 is an organisation working to end destitution among migrant children. Project 17 provide the following:

• Frontline advice for migrants with no recourse to public funds

• Training for advisers

• Telephone advice line for advisers and practitioners

For further information, please visit http://www.project17.org.uk/

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The Mix

0808 808 4994

The Mix is an on-line advice portal aimed at young people under the age of 25. Advice is available on the website on a range of topics including:

• Sex and relationships• Your body• Mental health• Drink and drugs• Housing• Money• Work and study• Crime and safety• Travel and lifestyle

Young people under 25 years old

For further information, please visit http://www.themix.org.uk/

Troubled Families Employment Advisors

Employment Advisors provide support in getting families into work.

It is anticipated those receiving employment and training advice will have an Early Help Record. This does not have to be at the referral process but would be something considered when accessing this service.

Families requiring Employment Training Advice including adults and young people.

For further information, please visit http://www.project17.org.uk/

For referral information please email: [email protected]

For information and guidance relating to indecent images of children please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/indecent-images-of-children-guidance-for-young-people

After School Clubs and

Summer Schools

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Positive Activities for Children and Young People in NewhamExtended Learning Services is a collection of projects run by the London Borough of Newham that supports children and young people to develop their skills and raise their aspirations through new experiences and opportunities. Most programmes run out of school hours and include; Summer School, Saturday School and Youth Activities. The Extended Learning Service also manages the Inspire Learning Centre at West Ham United Football Club and support schools with raising the quality of their after school programmes through critical friendship and recognised kite marks.

For further information please contact Anna Chapman: 020 3373 6680 [email protected]

Transitions Saturday SchoolYear 5 and 6 pupils are invited to attend provision on a Saturday morning at their local Secondary School to support their transition into year 7. Saturday School is funded by the Education Guarantee. Visits are made each term to ensure quality provision is being delivered and criteria for the funding are being met. Saturday School takes place at:

Summer SchoolThe Newham Summer School programme runs for 4 weeks and aims to offer young people aged 8-19 years additional learning opportunities from literacy and numeracy to a wide range of subjects which complement the national curriculum including car maintenance, theatre skills, photography, horse riding, web design and enterprise. Over 1,500 places are available at over 25 different venues in Newham using around 30 providers. Newham young people are able to register for courses regardless of learning ability and are supported with any educational needs. These courses are funded by Newham schools through the Education Guarantee.

For further information please contact Don Gibson: 020 3373 6508 [email protected]

Arts, Sports & Mentoring

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Fight for Peace

Woodman Street, London E16 2LS

[email protected] 020 7474 0054

Fight for Peace uses boxing and martial arts combined with education and personal development to realise the potential of young people in communities that suffer from crime and violence.

Different groups take place every workday from noon though to the evening. Please request further details.

Young people that are exposed to crime and violence

For further information, please visit http://fightforpeace.net/

Newham Basketball Academy

Tate and Lyle Sugars Ltd. Thames Refinery, Factory Road, Silvertown, E16 2EW


The NASSA schools programme provides extra-curricular basketball sessions for 2,000 school children aged 8-12 in 50 schools across Newham every week of the academic year. Run as either a breakfast club, lunch club or an after-school club, each session incorporates NASSA’s award-winning Carry A Basketball Not A Blade (CABNAB) mentoring talks about knife crime. Other programmes include working with young people to improve their academic achievement by supporting them to gain qualifications as coaches and referees.

11-18 year olds For further information, please visit http://nassasports.org.uk/

Street League

Locations


Street Leagues aim is to change the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds through the power of football.

Unemployed young people between 16-24 year olds

For further information, please visit http://www.streetleague.co.uk/

Organisation Description of Service Target Audience Referral Process Cost

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Engage - Young Peoples Mentoring Project

TimeBank, One KX, 120 Cromer Street, London WC1H 8BS

Engage Coordinator [email protected] 020 3111 0727

The Engage Young People’s Mentoring project supports vulnerable young people living in Newham to reach their full potential by learning new skills and delivering a community project of their choice.

Through the programme young people will have the opportunity to develop new skills in: Project planning, budget management, communications and marketing.

16-25 year olds For further information, please visit http://timebank.org.uk/

YOU London

Greater London RFCA, Fulham House, 87 Fulham High Street, London SW6 3JS


YOU (Youth Organisations in Uniform) London represents 10 youth organisations including Army Cadets, Police Cadets, St John’s Ambulance and Gil Guides. YOU London can provide information and advice on accessing uniformed youth organisations in your area.

For further information, please visit http://www.youlondon.org.uk/

The Great Initiatives

356 Holloway Road, London N7 6PA


This project aims to challenge stereotypes of masculinity and to engage men and boys in the movement towards gender equality.Our three-hour workshops discuss gender stereotyping and associated behavior with school boys aged 12-18. We create a space for boys to question the way they view themselves, each other and how they interact with girls and women.

For further information, please visit http://www.thegreatinitiative.org.uk/

IMD Legion dance group

[email protected]

IMD is a successful East London street dance company working with children and young people aged 9-18. The professional dance group that is part of the IMD ‘crew’ have achieved considerable success having made several TV appearances including Sky’s Got To Dance.

9-18 year olds For further information, please visit http://www.imdance.co.uk/contact.html

£4 per session

Boy Blue Dance Classes

Centre Stage Studio’s, 1 Gurney Road (off Leytonstone Road), Maryland / Stratford, London E15 1SH

Street dance courses in a range of styles in venues across East London. All sessions are drop-in. No booking required.

4+ year olds For further information, please visit http://www.boyblueent.com/classes.html

£5 - 7 per session

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IMD Legion dance group

[email protected]

IMD is a successful East London street dance company working with children and young people aged 9-18. The professional dance group that is part of the IMD ‘crew’ have achieved considerable success having made several TV appearances including Sky’s Got To Dance.

9-18 year olds For further information, please visit http://www.imdance.co.uk/contact.html

£4 per session

Boy Blue Dance Classes

Centre Stage Studio’s, 1 Gurney Road (off Leytonstone Road), Maryland / Stratford, London E15 1SH

Street dance courses in a range of styles in venues across East London. All sessions are drop-in. No booking required.

4+ year olds For further information, please visit http://www.boyblueent.com/classes.html

£5 - 7 per session

Pioneer Dance

Chantal Joseph Dance Coordinator


The Pioneer Dance team run Saturday dance classes in Manor Park for children and young people aged 4-20. Dance styles range from:Funky Soulful House Dance, Street, Dancehall, Contemporary, Waacking, Old & New School Hip Hop, African, and Cheerleading.

4-21 year olds For further information, please http://londondance.com/directory/dance-classes-and-workshops/youth-dance/pioneer-dance/

£35 NB number of sessions not specified

Stage Studio

Bookings and enquiries: 07907 477 135Saturday Mobile: 07907 477 201

Stage Studio is a commercial performance academy in Stratford that provides specialist performing arts training and industry representation for young people aged 6-13. The weekly Theatre School combines all aspects of singing, acting and dancing for 6-18 year olds.

6-13 year olds For further information, please visit http://www.stagestudio.co.uk/

£15 per session

East London Dance Classes

Stratford Circus, Theatre Square, London E15 1BX


Leading dance organisation offering performances, events, classes and projects to different age groups.

For further information, please visit http://www.eastlondondance.org/classes/

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HeadStart Lifeline-Ape Media Music Project

We work with young people with emerging mental health needs. This does not need to be diagnosed or accessing Mental Health services, it could simply be they are having a difficult time at the moment.We aim to help support young people through building resilience from our 8 week programs in music, alongside 1-2-1 check-in support from myself through their time engaged.

10-16 years E: [email protected]

Aston Mansfield Youth Work

As part of our Big Lottery funding programme we are delivering weekly creative courses for young people in Newham. The courses have been developed and led by specialist creative practitioners and will be delivered in the following areas: • Digital Art, Film and animation• Creating writing and spoken word• Specialist Arts and Crafts

Courses are aimed at young people with emerging mental health issues, those who might benefit from help with boosting confidence, self-esteem and practising communication skills.

For more information please visit: https://www.aston-mansfield.org.uk/headstart

Early Help Partnership TeamChild and Adolescent

Mental Health

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Newham Community Health Team

West NeighbourhoodTatenda Chigodora

[email protected](Integrated Team Manager)

West NeighbourhoodVivienne Ogbomah

[email protected] (Clinical Team Leader for Lord Lister Health Centre)

West NeighbourhoodOlive Macaulay

[email protected](Clinical Team Leader for West Ham Lane Health Centre)

Central NeighbourhoodHazel Thomas

[email protected](Integrated Team Manager)

Central NeighbourhoodAjibola Oladele

[email protected] (Clinical Team Leader for Balaam Park)

Central NeighbourhoodBarbara Pink

[email protected] (Clinical Team Leader for Joyce Campbell Clinic)

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East NeighbourhoodOdilia Gamor

[email protected] (Integrated Team Manager)

East NeighbourhoodNadia Palmer

[email protected] (Clinical Team Leader for Shrewsbury Health Centre)

East NeighbourhoodRosalina Frazer

[email protected] (Clinical Team Leader for Manor Park Health Centre)

South NeighbourhoodOmowunmi Adebayo

[email protected] (Integrated Team Manager)

South NeighbourhoodTokunbo Ojo

[email protected] (Clinical Team Leader for Appleby Health Centre)

South NeighbourhoodLennette Opeodu

[email protected](Clinical Team Leader for Royal Docks Health Centre)

Early Help Partnership TeamChild Sexual Exploitation

(CSE)

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Organisation Description of Service Target Audience Referral Process CostNIA Ending Violence

Nia Ending Violence, London N1 3XP

Tel: 020 7683 1270Fax: 020 8288 1751

[email protected]

East London Rape Crisis ServiceProvides free, confidential specialist help for women and girls who have been raped or experienced any other form of sexual violence. Our services are for women of all ages including young women over the age of 14, whatever the assault and whenever it occurred.

14+ year olds For further information, please visit http://www.niaendingviolence.org.uk/

Free

Safe ChoicesProvides intensive support and structured group work programmes to young women who may be experiencing, or are at risk of: sexual violence, sexual exploitation, gang involvement or gang association. Safe choices offers advocacy and access to positive activities, and also delivers training for professionals

15-25 year olds

Solace Advice Hub (East)

Unit 5-7, Blenheim Court, 62 Brewery Road, London N7 9NY


Ascent Advice and Counselling ServiceA partnership of 14 organisations to set up and deliver a range of specialist advice and counselling services to women and girls (age 14+) affected by domestic violence and sexual violence across every London Borough.

14+ year olds For further information, please visit http://solacewomensaid.org/

Free

Women and Girls Network Hub (West)


Women and Girls Network (WGN) is a free, women-only service that supports women in London who have experienced violence, or are at risk of violence.We offer counselling, advocacy and advice for women and girls who have experienced gendered violence, including sexual and domestic violence.Our overall aim is to promote, preserve and restore the mental health and well-being of women and girls, to empower them to make a total and sustainable recovery from their experiences of violence.

For further information, please visit http://www.wgn.org.uk/

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Children’s Society

The Children’s Society, Edward Rudolf House, Margery Street, London WC1X 0JL


Children’s Society work to fight child poverty and neglect, and help all children to have a better chance in life by defending, safeguarding and protecting the childhood of all children and young people.

For further information, please visit http://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/

Survivor Project

661 Barking Road, London E13 9EX


The Survivor Project focuses on safety, survival and recovery of BMER women and girls aged 11 up to 24 who may have experienced or you suspect are at risk of: Sexual exploitation/groomingSexual harassmentBullying and sexual abuse Domestic abuse (physical, emotional, financial and sexual)Harmful practices such as forced marriages and FGM

For further information, please visit http://www.nawp.org.uk/

NSPCC Protect and Respect

Weston House, 42 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3NH

Help for adults concerned about a child: Call 0808 800 5000

Help for children and young people:Call Childline on 0800 1111

NSPCC [email protected]

Protect and Respect supports children and young people who have been, or are at risk of being, sexually exploited.

Arc and Manor Gardens have collaborated to deliver a new interactive project tackling FGM for Newham Schools. The training programme raises awareness of the issues surrounding FGM, helping students, teachers and school staff explore the practice and its consequences within the contact of human rights and violence against women and girls.Call NSPCC FGM Helpline if you are worried a child is at risk of, or has had FGM. It’s free and anonymous – open 24/7.

These are separate projects, part of the same organisation.

For further information, please visit https://www.nspcc.org.uk/services-and-resources/services-for-children-and-families/protect-and-respect/protect-and-respect-referrals/

For further information, please visit https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/child-abuse-and-neglect/female-genital-mutilation-fgm/

For further information, please visit http://www.manorgardenscentre.org/new-fgm-support-groups-newham/

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Sexting: What parents need to know

Information resource on what is ‘Sexting’, Sexting and the law and what can be done.

For further information, please visit https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/sexting/

FGM Prevention Service One-Stop-Shop

0845 451 2547 24hour Helpline

Newham One Stop ShopIncludes Aanchal Women’s Aid,Manor Gardens and Open Doors

0845 451 2547020 3384 9412

The One-Stop-Shop service provides confidential advice and support for women experience domestic and sexual violence.

For further information, please visit https://www.newham.gov.uk/Pages/Services/Domestic-violence.aspx

Early Help Partnership Team

Children’s Centres

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West:

• Kay Rowe Nursery & Children Centre

• Maryland Primary a & Children Centre

• Rebecca Cheetham Nursery & Children Centre

South:

• Edith Kerrison Nursery & Children Centre

• Beckton & Royal Docks Children Centre

• Keir Hardie Primary & Children Centre

Central:

• Plaistow Primary & Children Centre

• Altmore Infant & Children Centre

• Oliver Thomas Nursery & Children Centre

East:

• Manor Park Community Children Centre

• St Stephen’s Primary & Children Centre

For more details on Children’s Centres in newham, visit www.newham.gov.uk/Childrenscentres

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Newham’s Children’s Centres provide support to parents during pregnancy and the first years of a child’s life through to when he or she starts school. Children’s centres provide a range of services to help all children in Newham get the best start in life, including:

Childcare Information, advice and help in finding childcare including free childcare for eligible two, three and four year olds.

Play Stay and play sessions are a place where children learn and develop important skills through play, and where you can meet other parents and carers and their children.

ParentingProgrammes, workshops and sessions offering advice and guidance that is designed to help parents and carers meet the needs of their children to give them the best start in life. Work and TrainingRegular employment advice sessions and help into employment, training or volunteering opportunities. HealthIn each neighbourhood there is a range of midwifery services, family health and development activities. You can get advice and support on breastfeeding, weaning, healthy eating, sleep routines and a whole range of other health issues through pregnancy into the first years of your child’s life.

South Central East WestBeckton & Royal Docks Children’s CentreEllen Wilkinson Primary SchoolTollgate RoadBeckton E6 5UP

020 7474 0654

Edith Kerrison Children’s CentreEdith Kerrison Nursery SchoolSophia RoadCustom House E16 3PB

020 7473 2761

Keir Hardie Children’s CentreKeir Hardie Primary School13 Robertson RoadCanning Town E16 1FZ

020 7476 1284

Plaistow Children’s CentrePlaistow Primary SchoolJunction RoadPlaistow E13 9DQ

020 8548 5620

Altmore Children’s CentreAltmore Infant SchoolAltmore AvenueEast Ham E6 2BX

020 8552 6604

Oliver Thomas Children’s CentreOliver Thomas Nursery SchoolMathews AvenueEast Ham E6 6BU

020 8552 1177 option 2

Manor Park Community Children’s CentreSheringham Nursery SchoolSheringham AvenueManor Park E12 5PB

020 8553 2479

St Stephen’s Children’s CentreSt Stephen’s Primary SchoolWhitfield RoadEast Ham E6 1AS

020 8586 0147

Rebecca Cheetham Children’s CentreRebecca Cheetham NurseryEducation CentreMarcus StreetStratford E15 3JT

020 8534 3136

Kay Rowe Children’s CentreKay Rowe Nursery SchoolOsborne RoadForest Gate E7 0PH

020 8534 4403

Maryland Family CentreMaryland Primary SchoolBuxton RoadStratford E15 1QX

020 8534 8351

Courses and Training

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Family Learning

Families and Children attending a Family Learning course or workshop can benefit from:

• increased skills leading to qualifications and employment for parents• making new friends• support for child’s education• increased confidence in communication, vocabulary and comprehension• local community or school based courses• working together with the school and community members.

Examples of courses and workshops on offer include:

• Improve your English• Having fun with English• Making Maths fun• Helping your child with reading and writing• Fun with grammar and punctuation• Making puppets• Making pop up books and cards• Exploring shapes• Have fun with computers• Exploring fractions• Making story boxes• Exploring story writing

For further information please contact Bopinder Samra, Family Learning Manager:[email protected] 020 3373 36632/0312/3508

Domestic and Sexual Abuse

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Organisation Description of Service Target Audience Referral Process CostNewham’s neighbourhood restorative Justice Project


Restorative justice system is a process that brings those harmed by crime or conflict, and those responsible for the harm, into communication enabling everyone affected by a particular incident to play a part in repairing the harm and finding a positive way to forward.

Mental Health Advocate – Voluntary Service

[email protected] – mental health advocate for Newham Asian Women’s Project

Provide individual therapeutic support to any students who may be experiencing issues of mental health as well as hold group workshops, covering topics on domestic violence, depression, anxiety and other issues.

11-19 year olds

Victim Support – You & Co

Further information available via Leah Buck, Safeguarding Higher Officer at the Youth Justice Board.

[email protected]

Victim Support is an independent charity for victims of crime in England and Wales. Their youth programme, You & Co, helps young people cope with the impact and effects of crime. The You & Co website adopts a ‘mobile first’ approach via the devices young people use the most. The website features an interactive courtroom, information on crime, young peoples rights and how to cope if they have been a witness or victim of crime

For further information, please https://www.youandco.org.uk/

DViP – Domestic Violence Intervention Project

A service that works with both victims and perpetrators.

For further information, please visit http://www.dvip.org/mens-services.htm

ASCENT

[email protected]

Ascent is a project undertaken of the London Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Consortium, delivering a range of services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, under six themes: PreventionAdvice and counsellingDomestic and sexual violence helplines Specialist refugeWomen against harmful practise Support services to organisations

9-11 year olds For further information, please visit http://thelondonvawgconsortium.org.uk/about/contact/

Emergency Contact Numbers

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Agency Contact Details Additional Information

Children’s Triage and Out of Hours Duty Line 020 3373 4600

NHS Emergency and Urgent Care Service 111 when you need medical help fast but not an emergency. 999 for an emergency

Early Help Triage Duty Line 020 3373 6777

Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 200 0247 24 hours, 365 days a year

Mental Health Emergency Line 020 7540 6782

NSPCC 0800 11 11 24 hours, 365 days a year

Drug and Alcohol Helpline 0800 652 3879/020 8221 6000

Shelter – Housing Helpline 020 7014 1540

FRANK – Drug Advice for Young People 0300 123 6600

Samaritans 08457 90 90 90 24 hours, 365 days a year

Emergency Out of Hours Newham Housing Repairs 0800 952 5555 365 days a year

Adult Social Services 020 8430 2000 opt 8

National Gas Emergency Service 0800 111 999

UK Power Networks (power cut) 0800 028 0247

Thames Water (loss of water supply) 0800 316 9800

Newham Council 020 8430 2000

Food Banks

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Organisation Description of Service Target Audience Referral Process CostNewham Food Bank(s)

Manor Park Centre - Manor Park Christian Centre454 High Street North, London E12 6RH

East Ham Centre - Bonny Downs Church Hall Darwell Close off Flanders Road, London E6 6BT

Beckton Centre - City Chapel St Marks Community Centre Tollgate Road, London E6 5YA

Emergency Food centre for individual allocation primarily for those living around Royal Docks

Contact Trish 020 7476 1666

Food is donated by schools, churches, businesses, individuals etc. They are made into food parcels and people are provided vouchers within the food banks.

Manor Park - Tuesdays from 10am-12noon

East Ham - Wednesdays from 12noon-2pm

Beckton - Fridays from 7pm-9pm

For further information, please visit https://newham.foodbank.org.uk/

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Carpenters Café

Carpenters Community Hall, 17 Doran Walk, Stratford, London E15


Carpenters Café offer community lunches, computer clubs, literature advice and development training. They also offer a range of general information such as housing, finance etc.

For further information, please visit http://www.carpenterscafe.co.uk/what-we-do

Church Food Banks

Woodgrange Baptist345 Romford Road, Forest Gate E7 8AA020 8555 9880

St Paul’s Stratford65 Maryland Road, Stratford E15 1JL 020 8534 1164

Both food banks are available for people living within the Borough of Newham. People will need to have a referral from an agency such as a school, advice centre or GP.

For further information, please visit http://www.churchesfoodbank.org.uk/

Garden Community Café 7 Cundy Road, Custom House E16 3DJ020 7474 [email protected]

This service is available to anyone including those with no recourse to public funds. You can turn up at any time, but must bring information detailing your need. Example, letter stating benefit cuts/delay in order to claim for free food.

For further information, please http://www.gardencommunitycafe.org/

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NHS Healthy Start0845 607 6823

Free vouchers every week to spend on milk, plain, fresh and frozen fruit, vegetables and infant formula milk. You can also get free vitamins. You qualify for Healthy Start if you’re at least 10 weeks pregnant or have children under four years old and you or your family receive Income Support, or Income-based Jobseeker’s allowance, orIncome-related Employment and Support Allowance, or Child Tax Credit and has an annual family income of £16,190 or less (2014/15). You also qualify if you are under 18 and pregnant, even if you don’t get any of the above benefits or tax credits.

For further information, please visit https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/healthy-start-vouchers/how-to-apply/

BBC Children in Need – Growing StrongThe Well Community Centre, 49 Vicarage Lane, East Ham, E6 6DQ

020 8586 7070

The Growing Strong project is to provide children in Newham who are at risk of hunger with a package of services, including greater access to healthy food, exercise and educational support; to help them thrice despite disadvantage.

Disadvantaged children Please email: [email protected]@bonnydowns.org

For further information please visitwww.bonnydowns.org

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Plaistow LibraryThe library has been remodelled to make for a more flexible space that has attracted a diverse range of new groups. We have continued to develop strong links with the ‘outstanding’ local schools and colleges, hosting art exhibitions, theatre performances, film clubs and even high energy dance classes. We also provide more moderate and tailored activities such as coffee morning, yoga, parenting and education classes.Contact Plaistow Community Neighbourhood at North Street, E13 9HL or 020 3373 0589 to find out more and how to get involved.

East Ham LibraryEast Ham Community Neighbourhood have partnered with local social enterprise, the Food Academy, to offer holiday lunch clubs. The clubs give local families the opportunity to do something fun and sociable while learning new ways to keep the children and themselves active, healthy and to learn how to cook delicious and healthy dishes that they can all enjoy. Contact East Ham Community Neighbourhood at 328 Barking Road, E6 2RT or 020 3373 0827 to find out more and how to get involved.

Stratford and West HamEvery month Stratford Town Hall becomes a ballroom as over 200 people from across Newham come along to the monthly tea dance. Free dance lessons and an opportunity for residents to catch up over tea, a tango and some cake mean that this remains a popular event. Contact Stratford & West Ham Community Neighbourhood at 3 the Grove, E15 1EL or 020 3373 0826 to find out more and how to get involved.

Beckton and Royal DocksPier Parade Market was established in North Woolwich in July 2014 after a group of residents approached the Community Neighbourhood team. A steering group was formed, consisting of Beckton and Royal Docks community neighbourhood, the local lead Councillor and community activists. Stalls were allocated to local residents and goods on sale included homemade jewellery, fruit and veg, fashion designed by local people, hot food and cakes. The market was immediately very popular as local residents could purchase goods not normally on offer in the area. Pier Parade Market is now managed by a committee and runs on the last Saturday of the month. Contact Beckton & Royal Docks Community Neighbourhood at 1 Kingsford Way, E6 5JQ or 020 3373 0583 to find out more and how to get involved.

Forest GateThis January Forest Gate residents tried activities including dance and sports at the Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood Centre. The sessions, part of kick-start Saturday, aimed to promote a healthier and happier lifestyle and a more resilient community. Contact Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood at 6-8 Woodgrange Road, E7 0QH or 020 3373 0856 to find out more and how to get involved.

Manor ParkBringing communities together is a vital part of the work at the heart of community neighbourhoods. In November 2015 the Manor Park team helped lead over 250 young people from five local schools in a multi-faith remembrance tribute, alongside members of the Royal British Legion and faith groups. Contact Manor Park Community Neighbourhood at 685-693 Romford Road, E12 5AD or 020 3373 0858 to find out more and how to get involved.

Green StreetMarket games provide children and young people from the age of 9 the opportunity to participate in sport in a safe environment. Participants benefit from expert coaching and have been able to try sports like BMX biking, wheelchair basketball, rowing and table tennis. Contact Green Street Community Neighbourhood at 337-341 Green Street, E13 9AR or 020 3373 0587 or [email protected]

Custom House and Canning TownThe Gandhi Chaplin Memorial Garden is a community garden that has been transformed from a wasteland to a beautiful little oasis. This was truly a community led venture as flower beds were planted by residents and pupils from Rokeby School designed the mosaics. A time capsule was buried in the garden which contained artwork and letters from local children. The Garden was opened to the public in May 2015. Contact Customer House & Canning Town Community Neighbourhood at 103 Barking Road, E16 4HQ or 020 3373 0854 to find out more and how to get involved.

Parenting

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Organisation Description of Service Target Audience Referral Process CostProfessional Seminar This Parenting Programme professional

seminar covers the following:Triple P positive parentingCore principlesProgramme and services availableHow to refer and what is expectedTime for question and answers

Please contact the team if you wish to know more on how to access this service.

Triple P Seminar Dersingham Primary School, Dersingham Avenue, London E12 5QL

Parents of 18 month-12 year olds

For further information contact Early Start on: 020 3373 7478 (No Crèche available, please find alternative child care arrangements)

Grange Primary School, Suffolk Road, London E13 0HE

For further information contact Early Start on: 020 3373 1783(No Crèche available, please find alternative child care arrangements)

Carpenters Primary School, London E15 2JQ For further information contact Early Start on: 020 3373 7478 (Limited crèche available)

Upton Cross Primary, London E13 9BT For further information contact Early Start on: 020 3373 1783(No Crèche Available)

The Early Start Parenting Team run a wide range of parenting programmes in Newham using the comprehensive, evidence based Triple P programme. Triple P gives parents simple and practical strategies to help them build strong, healthy relationships, confidently manage their children’s behavior and prevent problems developing. The programme includes a number of courses and seminars that are tailored to different age groups and different needs. Some activities are designed for professionals working with families.

The Early Start Parenting Team can be contacted at:The Shrewsbury Centre, No. 2 Shrewsbury Road, London E7 8AL

For updated information on Triple P sessions, please email: [email protected] 020 3373 6050

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Group Triple P Dersingham Primary School, London E12 5QL Parents of 18 month-12 year olds

For further information contact Early Start on: 020 3373 7478

Portway Primary School, London E13 0JW For further information contact Early Start on: 020 3373 8540(Crèche available)

Brampton Primary School, London E6 3LB For further information contact Early Start on: 020 3373 8540(Crèche available)

Nelson Primary School, London E6 2SE For further information contact Early Start on: 020 3373 1783(No Crèche available)

Carpenters Primary School, London E15 2JQ For further information contact Early Start on: 020 3373 7478(Limited Crèche availability)

Avenue Primary School, London E12 6AR For further information contact Early Start on: 020 3373 7478(No Crèche availability)

Stepping Stone Group Triple P

Oliver Thomas Children’s Centre, London E6 6BU

For further information contact Early Start on: 020 3373 1783(Crèche available)

Winsor Primary School, London E6 5NA For further information contact Early Start on: 0203 373 1783(Crèche tbc)

Stepping Stone Triple P Rosetta Primary School, London E16 3PB For further information contact Early Start on: 0203 373 1783(No Crèche available)

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Group or Teen Triple P Field Community Centre, London E7 0AE For further information contact Early Start on: 020 3373 7478(No Crèche Available)

Teen Group Triple P Manor Park Library, London E12 5AD 12-17 year olds For further information contact Early Start on: 020 3373 7478

Evening Teen Triple P Beckton Globe, London E6 5JQ For further information contact Early Start on: 020 3373 1783(No Crèche Available)

Radicalisation

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Organisation Description of Service Target Audience Referral Process CostChoices & Consequences Session

[email protected]

This is a session tailored for groups of young people delivered by a Police Officer and follows a real incident looking at CCTV footage, decisions, consequences and opportunities to change. Young people get an opportunity to explore their own choices and the choices of others.

Please contact the team if you wish to know more on how to access this service.

Newham PREVENT

Safeguarding Adults Team020 3373 0440

Newham Prevent team aims to recognise vulnerable individuals who may be at risk of being exploited by radical groups and subsequently drawn into terrorist-related activity.

For further information, please visit https://adultsocialcare.newham.gov.uk/Pages/PREVENT.aspx

Resources and Equipment

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Organisation Description of Service Target Audience Referral Process CostFurniture and Home Furnishings

Home Store – Project of Quaker Social ActionUnit 2, 26 Maryland Road, Stratford E15 1JW


Available to those on benefits or low income families. Open to those with no recourse to public funding. You will have a one year membership and can then visit regularly.The public donate their furniture to us, we then sell at affordable prices to people on a low income and benefits, the customer must come in with proof of what benefits they are on.

Once a referral is received and the customer attends with proof of benefits, they will be registered for one year to buy affordable furniture.

Those on low income and benefits

For further information, please visit http://www.quakersocialaction.org.uk/Pages/Category/homestore

Approx. £250 to furnish a two bedroom flat

Reclaim at the LaneCranberry Lane Community Centre, 122 – 162 Cranberry Lane, Victoria Park, London E16 4PE

020 8471 5668

Reclaim at the Lane is available to anyone, with priority given to those on low incomes who have difficulty to purchase high quality furniture.

We provide a two band pricing system: Discount prices are available for clients referred by East Thames or one of our partner agencies, or are able to evidence being on income replacement benefits or are a student. Non-discounted prices are for those who do not have a letter of referral or proof of benefits. Prices still represents excellent value for money.

For further information, please visit http://reclaimatthelane.co.uk/

Clothing

RAMP 395 High Street North, Manor Park, London E12 6PG

020 8471 6954 or [email protected]

Newham residents who are refugees or migrants, including those with no recourse to public funding.

Adults & Children For further information, please visit http://www.renewalprogramme.org.uk/

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Carpenters Café Carpenters TMO Community Hall, 17 Doran Walk, Stratford E15 2JL

020 8522 0840, 07932 661 089 or [email protected]

Carpenters Café offers community lunches with free sandwiches, food pack and hot/cold drinks. They also provide a clean selection of men, women and children’s clothes, shoes, household items, knick-knacks, books, toys, videos and lots more. Computer club, literature advice and development training.

Anyone, including those with no recourse to public funding

For further information, please visit http://www.carpenterscafe.co.uk/

Car Creations

6 Prince Regents Lane, Plaistow, E13 8QQ

For further information, please visit http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/directory/1230/174404.php

Maryland Children Centre Buxton Road, Stratford, E15 1QX

0208 534 8351 [email protected] [email protected]

Second hand clothing for babies & under 5s Newham residents, and anyone with Newham Children Centre card.

Oliver Thomas Children CentreMathews Avenue, East Ham E6 6BU


Second hand clothing for under 2’s. Newham residents, including those who have no recourse to public funding

Alternatives Trust East LondonForrest House, 63 Rowntree Clifford Close, Plaistow E13 8AB


Alternatives Trust offers support with pregnancy choices, pregnancy loss, advocacy for families. We can offer a free pregnancy test, information about pregnancy options and confidential support. We are open to referrals from any agency and individuals are very welcome to contact us directly.

Anyone, including those with no recourse to public funding

For further information, please visit http://www.altel.org.uk/

Early Years Equipment, from toys, nappies etc. Available at: Oliver Thomas Children Centre, RAMP, Alternatives Trust East London, Carpenters Café.

SEND

(Special Educational Needs and Disability)

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Organisation Description of Service Target Audience Referral Process CostActive Training and Education Trust (ATE)

8 St. Ann’s Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 4RG


For further information, please http://www.superweeks.co.uk/

The Salvation Army

101 Newington Causeway,London SE1 6BN 020 7367 [email protected]

The Salvation Army has more than 800 local center’s and churches, which make a powerful difference to many people in local communities who might otherwise feel excluded or face loneliness and isolation.

Barnardo’s

Tanners Lane, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex, IG6 1QG

020 8550 8822

Barnardo’s runs 20 services across the UK which work to support young carers and their families in a variety of ways.

Make-A-Wish Foundation UK

329-331 London Road, Camberley,Surrey, GU15 3HQ


The Make A Wish Foundation run a grant programme to “grant magical wishes to enrich the lives of children and young people fighting life-threatening conditions”.

Wish accepts referrals from parents or guardians, medical professionals – or even the children themselves.

For questions on helping a child get a wish, please call our Wish granting team on 01276 405 070 or email [email protected]

Please Note: This section highlights key London-wide and national organisations that support children and young people with SEND. For a comprehensive directory of local services please access the Newham Local Offer.

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Children’s Society

Contact The Children’s Society in London team find out more about our services and our work with young asylum seekers and migrants.

020 8221 8215 07720 940 561

Refugee and migrant services 21-23 Broadway, London E15 4BQ 020 8221 8200

The Children’s Society in London team 020 8221 8215 07720 940 561

The Children’s Society provide support to children and young people facing difficult issues, and to parents and carers dealing with the challenges of family life.

Projects include:Family Voice – LondonWe provide advice, advocacy and support for these families with a focus on the London boroughs of Newham, Lewisham, Croydon and Hackney.

Stand By Me – LondonWe provide holistic advice, advocacy and case work support for young migrants (who have been separated from their family), asylum seekers and refugees, aged 16-21.

The Children’s Society provide advice, advocacy and case work support for young migrants, asylum seekers and refugees aged 14 to 21, who are destitute or at risk of destitution, across London.

For referrals please email Astrid Paluzzi or Kalyani Mccarthy.

For Family Voice referrals please email Claire Mcguinness or Kalyani Mccarthy

For Stand By Me referrals please email Christine Bonney or Kalyani Mccarthy.Telephone: 020 8221 8215 Mobile: 07720 940561

CHICKS


CHICKS is a national children’s charity providing free respite breaks to disadvantaged children from all over the UK. We believe every child has the right to make positive childhood memories. A CHICKS break inspires new confidence and gives children the chance to have fun, enjoy new experiences and relax. More than anything, it gives them the chance to just be children.

8-15 year olds Children can be referred to CHICKS for a huge variety of reasons. They may be living in poverty, be young carers or be subject to neglect, bereavement, abuse, emotional distress or any other situation that causes the child to have a tough time at home.

Anyone that works with children in a professional capacity can refer to CHICKS.Agencies that currently refer to CHICKS include Social Services, schools, youth groups, churches, Young Carers’ groups and community centres amongst others.

In order to refer a child, you will need to complete a break referral form and then arrange for the parents/guardians of the child to complete a consent and medical form which must be posted back to us. An online referral application must be completed for each individual child to enable us to assess their situation. It is important that children are referred by a professional person who is able to take responsibility for completing paperwork, arranging transport and being the primary contact, providing the link between the family and CHICKS.

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The Children’s Trust

Tadworth Court, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 5RU


The Children’s Trust work with children and families from across the country to provide specialist care for those who have a brain injury.

The Children’s Trust offer both residential and community-based rehabilitation services for children and young people with a brain injury

Admissions criteria for Rehabilitation and Step Down Services

Children may have wide ranging needs including physical, cognitive, communication, developmental, and psychological, which require rehabilitation or a step down placement to home or other suitable environment. Our criteria for admission are:• Acquired brain injury (is

our main purpose but not exclusively)

• 0-18 years• Medically stable• Have the potential to

benefit from, and the ability to participate in a neuro rehabilitation programme

OR • require a period of

stabilisation and preparation as a step down from hospital to home due to complex needs (including tracheostomy or long term ventilation).

Admission criteria Pupils can be considered for admission at the school if they have a combination of the following:• Profound learning

difficulties accompanying physical disabilities

• Additional sensory impairment

• Complex medical and care needs

Compatibility with other pupils will be taken into consideration.All pupils should have some potential in at least one developmental area and should be responsive to some sensory input. Independently mobile children cannot be accepted. Individual consideration will have to be made if the pupil’s condition is deemed to be degenerative or they are over 16 when referred to the school.

If you wish to refer a child to any of our services please click a link below to complete an online referral form.

Alternatively you can contact our Placements and Commissioning team on 01737 365 080, [email protected] or fax 01737 365 084.Download a referral form to refer a child for residential rehabilitation and step down services.Download a referral form to refer a child for short breaks.Download a referral form to Refer a child for Brain Injury Community Services.Referrals for placements from overseas.Refer a child to The Children’s Trust School.

Contact a Family

209-211 City Road, London EC1V 1JN


Contact a Family is a national charity for families with disabled children. We provide information, advice and support. We bring families together so they can support each other. We campaign to improve their circumstances, and for their right to be included and equal in society.

We enable families to support themselves.Contact a Family helplineOur free phone helpline advises thousands of parents each year on all aspects of caring for a disabled child.Website and parent resourcesOur website has information on issues such as education, benefits and family life, and our parent resources cover a range of topics including health and social care

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Action for Children

3 The Boulevard, Ascot Road, Watford WD18 8AG

[email protected]

Action for Children help disabled children, young people and their families live the lives they choose by providing fun, inclusive and flexible support.

Action for Children offer community-based breaks, residential short breaks, family-based breaks or support in your own home. It’s about the child or young person and what they want to do. They can choose to do the same thing or something different each time they see us.It’s an opportunity for disabled children and young people to have fun, gain independence, learn and develop. While families get to take a much needed break from their 24-hour caring.

To make referrals for short term residential care contact:

Residential contact No:

01923 718 939

01992 504 019

For further information and enquiries, please call:

Tel: 0300 123 2112 (open 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday).

Family Action

Family Action Head Office24 Angel GateCity RoadLondon EC1V 2PT


We work with families, children, young people and adults, some of who are vulnerable and at risk. All of our staff and volunteers are expected to share our commitment to promote and safeguard their welfare.

Family Action’s Family Support Services aim to strengthen families and communities, to build skills and resilience and to prevent family breakdown with children entering into care.

For further information, please https://www.family-action.org.uk/

Family Action Grants Service24 Angel Gate, London EC1V 2PTTel: 020 7254 6251

Early Intervention Centre, 1 London Road, London E13 0ATTel: 020 8470 7782

Family Action Newham Kids timeEarly Intervention Centre, 1 London Road, London E13 0ATTel: 020 8470 7782

Family Action Newham Building Brighter FuturesEarly Intervention Centre 1 London Road, London E13 0ATTel: 020 8470 7782

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Rainbow Trust

For general enquiries, please contact our Leatherhead Head Office or email [email protected]

Leatherhead, Head Office 6 Cleeve Court, Cleeve Road,Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 7UD

01372 363 438

Rainbow Trust supports families who have a child aged 0-18 years of age with a life threatening or terminal illness and need the bespoke support we offer.We support these families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness and are in the greatest need. Our Family Support Workers provide a life line to these families and children. We support the whole family including parents, carers, the unwell child, brothers, sisters and grandparents. We bring support and help to families who so desperately need it at home, in hospital and in the community. Any family can receive support from the moment of their child or young person’s diagnosis.

0-18 year olds Any family can receive support from the moment of their child or young person’s diagnosis, (including antenatal and neonatal periods when diagnosis has been made) and support with young people during transition towards adult services up to the age of 18.

For further information, please visit https://rainbowtrust.org.uk/support-for-families/ask-for-support

Anyone can refer a family to us (for example, a family member, friend, health, education or social care professional) provided consent from the family has been given for the referral to be made.

Well Child

Head Office16 Royal Crescent, CheltenhamGloucestershire GL50 3DA


Well Child Helping Hands is a unique home improvement programme which, with the support of volunteer teams from local companies and organisations, tackles garden and bedroom make-overs.

There are many children and young people who live in homes which are not suitable for their needs and Well Child’s Helping Hands programme addresses this by using volunteers from companies and organisations to complete garden and bedroom make-over projects – helping families in truly practical ways.

You can make a referral by downloading an application form via the website

For further information, please visit https://www.wellchild.org.uk/

Family Fund

4 Alpha CourtMonks Cross DriveYork YO32 9WN

01904 621 115

Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity providing grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people. We help families across the UK who are raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person aged 17 or under.

You can apply to Family Fund if you are a family living in England, You are the parent or carer of a disabled or seriously ill child or young person aged 17 or under. Please check online for eligibility.

For further information, please visit http://www.familyfund.org.uk/

Please note: Applications for a Family Fund grant must be made by the parent or carer of the disabled child or young person, but you can support them to complete the application.If you’re applying for the first time You’ll need to download an application form or you can ask for one to be sent to you.

For any further information on services, please visit the Newham Local Offer SEND Directory here.

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Organisation Description of Service Target Audience Referral Process CostNewham CAMHS Substance Misuse Team (NCSMT)

East London Foundation TrustNewham CAMHS Substance Misuse Team (NCSMT)

York House, 411 Barking Road,London E13 8AL

Tel: 020 7055 8400 x 8426 Fax: 020 7055 8401

Working with young substance misusers to maximise their potential and to prevent them entering adulthood with complex, persistent substance misuse issues.The service is accessed via a professional’s referral only.

If you are working with a family where a young person is affected by substance misuse, before you make your referral please ensure that you ask the young person the NCSMT referral questions and provide this information in the referral form which can be requested. This will help us in our assessment of your referral.

Young people up to the age of 19 who have emerging, serious or complex drugs and/or alcohol issues.

For further information, please visit http://www.talktofrank.com/treatment-centre/newham-camhs-substance-misuse-team-ncsmt

ADFAM (Families, Drug and Alcohol)

T: 07715 125 109

We work directly with young people. Some of this can 1:1 support to build confidence, resilience, coping mechanisms and identifying aspirations.

The young people will co-produce the programme of activities, including sessions and trips.

We will work with their parent/ carers in sessions aimed at improving family communication and confident parenting.

11-18 years We welcome referrals for young people who:

Are Newham residents 11-18 years

Have parental consent

Have a parent/ carer from Newham who is using drugs or alcohol (or are in treatment/ recovery)

Would like support

Please email [email protected] for further information

Gangs, Serious Youth

Violence and Weapons

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Organisation Description of Service Target Audience Referral Process CostSOS ProjectSOS+

64 – 68 Camberwell Church Street, London SE5 8JB

Head Office: 020 7708 8000Junior Smart: 020 7708 8023 or 07950 709 623

[email protected]

SOS Project is a programme that reintegrates former prisoners back into society by employing them as mentors.

Young offenders recently released from prison (18-25 years old).

For further information, please visit http://site.stgilestrust.org.uk/what-we-do/sos-project

Gangs and Serious Youth Violence Interventions

Mark Freeman – Newham YOT Disruption Offer Manager020 3373 2057

[email protected]

The programme/briefing can consist of one to two sessions delivered to staff and volunteers of a maximum of 1.5 hours. Sessions will include small group discussions, information from facilitators, questions and answers and opportunity to effectively support young people through improved networking with the YOT.

For further information, please visit https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac/our-strategies/gangs-and-serious-youth-violence

Catalyst in communities – Domestic and Sexual Violence perpetrator programme

A perpetrator style programme for those affiliated with gang activity and domestic and sexual violence and exploitation against women and girls. The purpose of the programme if so challenges the perceptions and attitudinal views towards women. It also aims to address any violence they may have experienced and engage with family members, Programmes will be delivered in group and one-to-one sessions

Individuals or associates of individuals who show signs of sexually aggressive behaviours or views and those who have negative views towards women

Referral from can be obtained from [email protected] or [email protected]

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The Crib – social inclusion youth project

1-6 Benyon Court, De Beauvoir Estate, London N1 5JT

Manager – Janette Collins: 07813 901 751Coordinator – Kelly Reid: 07961 859 921Office: 020 7254 4732

[email protected]

The Crib is an intervention project that works with young people and parents/careers, we run youth work sessions for young people aged 8-18. We also deliver issue based workshops ie: Knife Awareness, Baby me Not, Consequences, Relationships, Trading Places and Parents Voice.

8-18 and support over 18 with employment and training

For further information, please visit http://www.thecrib.org.uk/about/

New Horizon Programme

General: 020 7388 5560Youth Work: 020 7388 5570Advice: 020 7388 5580

[email protected]

68 Chalton Street, London NW1 1JR

Can also pop in to the office

New Horizon is a programme that supports homeless young people with housing and accommodation needs. New Horizon will:

• make referrals into hostels, shelters and other accommodation

• help with benefit problems or making claims• advise or help with appeals for those who

have been sanctioned• help in communicating with probation,

police, social workers or hostel workers• find support for those with debt problems• find support such as mediation, for those

who may be homeless due to a relationship breakdown

• get legal advice or a solicitor• listen and help young people make positive

choices.

Homeless people aged 14-16 years old

For further information, please visit http://nhyouthcentre.org.uk/what-we-do/accommodation

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Trident Gang Crime Command

Trident is a specialist unit within the Metropolitan Police Service which tackles gang crime across London. We understand that enforcement tactics alone will not reduceserious youth violence, but education and empowerment of young people can. Providing them with the tools to make better decisions and help make their communities safer.We deliver several sessions across London, endorsed by MOPAC and tailored for schools. All sessions are suitable for Years 7-13 and are delivered by police officers free of charge.

7-13 year olds If you think your school would benefit from any of these sessions, please discuss your requirements with us by emailing:SCD8-CommunityEngagement [email protected]

Weapons Awareness Session

[email protected]

This session is delivered by a Police Officer and examines what constitutes an offensive weapon, the law around offensive weapons, the consequences of weapons possession and the social impact on the community, victims and offenders.

8-18 year olds

Crime & Safety Awareness Days

[email protected]


This includes various workshops including anti social behaviour, knife crime, cell van, Child Exploitation Online Protection, Offender Insight and many more.

Year 8-10 pupils Full day cost: £2,750 (please confirm price is accurate by contacting them)

Street Doctors


Street doctors is a UK based charity, aiming to change the lives of high risk young people by giving them the skills they need to deliver life-saving first AID.

Young people (please confirm age by contacting them)

For further information, please visit http://streetdoctors.org/contact-us/

St John Ambulance RISE Project


Delivering free first aid workshops to young people.

14-25 year old NEET/at risk of exclusion/disadvantaged area.

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Keep Out Crime Diversion


The Keep Out Crime Diversion scheme to be delivered by dedicated teams of serving prisoners – managed by civilian staff – inside UK prisons.

Youths involved in/at risk of crime

For further information, please visit http://www.crimediversionscheme.org.uk/

The Sharp End -The Crib Project


The Sharp End by the Crib Project is facilitated by a group of young people from the project.

The sessions follow a similar pattern to: group discussionsseparating facts and opinionsjoint enterpriserole playshort film screeningquizq&a session.

For further information, please visit http://www.thecrib.org.uk/sharp-end/

Weapons Awareness

YOT Police/ Disruption Offer [email protected] 020 8430 2361

The YOT Disruption team works to prevent young people from offending or from re-offending.

Young people at risk of offending

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There are 17 Youth Zones, Youth Clubs and venues such as libraries and leisure centres providing a full range of sport, art and positive activities for young people aged 11 to 19 (or up to 25 if you have a special educational need).

For more information visit the Newham Council website

For further information on timetables, activities etc. please contact the Youth Centre or visit the website by clicking here.

Newham Youth Zones hold a variety of activities from: • Transition Nurture Group• Young Carers Group• Autism Group• Young Peoples Activities• DofE Training • HeadStart• Get up and Groove (Disability dance group)• Non-Contact Boxing• IMD Dance Class

• Over 50s Club• Lunchtime Club• Table Tennis• Karate• Gym and Fitness• ActiveNewham basketball coaching• Boy Blue dance• Roller Skating sessions

West:

Forest Gate Youth Zone1 Woodford Road, Forest Gate

E7 0DH

020 8221 3750

South:

Shipman Youth Zone340 Prince Regent Lane,

Customer House E16 3JH

020 7511 2197

Beckton Globe Youth Zone1 Kingsford Way, Beckton

E6 5JQ

East:

Little Ilford Youth ZoneRectory Road, Manor Park

E12 6ET

020 3373 1018

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Early Help Directory Revised September 2017

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