Learning & Resources

BBC Bitesize A primary school resource for children by the BBC featuring games activities and tests.

Maths is Fun Math explained in easy language, plus puzzles, games, quizzes, worksheets and a forum. For K-12 kids, teachers and parents.

SEN services

Local Offer for Special Needs & Disabilities The Local Offer is information about services and support for families in Enfield with children/young people aged 0 – 25 years with special educational needs and/or a disability

Our Voice A parent–led organisation working with parents and carers to improve services for children and young people with disabilities or special educational needs in the borough of Enfield.

Childcare

Informed Families: Enfield’s Family Information Service provide a wide range of information on quality childcare from the family information directory, where you can find child minders, day nurseries, pre-schools, holiday play schemes, out of school clubs, play activities and groups, family support groups and services for disabled children.

Parenting

Change for Life Sugar Smart App We all want to take good care of our kids and keep them healthy, but you may not realise just how much sugar is lurking in their food and drink. Download the Sugar Smart app and scan the barcodes of your kids’ favourite food and drink to see how much sugar is lurking inside.

Family Lives offer family support services through a helpline, and online chat. They also work in many different areas and offering tailored support around issues such as bullying, special educational needs, and support for specific communities.

Think you know for parents and carers who might be struggling to keep up with the things your child is doing online. This site aims to make parenting simple and offers advice on how to keep your child safe online.

CEOP Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre

Ourpact is a parental control app for iPhones, iPads, and iPods that makes it easy for parents to set limits on how much time your children are spending on their mobile devices. Create schedules, block all internet and app use at a moment’s notice or reward them with the allowance feature.

Single Parent Action Network provide information for anyone who is raising children on their own, whether through relationship breakup, illness, bereavement, work commitments or choice.

Netmums is the UK’s biggest parenting website, offering local info, expert parenting advice, chat, competitions, recipes and friendly support.

Enjoy Your Children is a YouTube channel containing short videos about understanding and communicating with children better.

Parent Gym has developed a suite of digital, bite-sized free modules called “workouts”, to help parents not just cope but conquer… even in the toughest of moments.

Other Useful Services

Citizens Advice Telephone 020 7833 2181 Specialist services: Debt Relief Order Employment, Housing, Immigration, Legal Rota, Money Advice and Welfare Benefits Education

Mental Health Helpline and Links to Support Every mental health trust in London has put in place a 24/7 crisis line for people of all ages - children, young people and adults. The lines that are free to call can provide advice to those in crisis. This poster also provides links to other support available.

Solace Women’s Aid is a charity working to end domestic violence against women and children. Freephone 0808 802 5565 for advice.

Youth Wellbeing Directory Whether you’re a young person, looking for help for yourself or someone you know, or whether you’re a teacher trying to help a student find support, the Youth Wellbeing Directory provides a list of local and national organisations for anyone up to the age of 25, along with important information you may find helpful.