Integrated Early Years Service, 5 · Parenting & Adult Education Team Integrated Early Years Service, 5th Floor Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent, E14 2BG Welcome to the Autumn Term

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Parenting & Adult Education Team

Integrated Early Years Service, 5th Floor Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent, E14 2BG

2 Welcome to the Autumn Term Parenting & Adult Education Training Directory

The Integrated Early Years Service’s (IEYS) Parenting and Adult Education team work closely with all Children’s Centres, local schools,

community centres and private, voluntary and independent settings (PVIs) to support, plan and coordinate courses and programmes for

families with children pre-birth – 11 years old, focussed on parenting, adult learning, ESOL and much more.

Our courses and programmes are delivered on a termly basis, however, in certain cases we may start ad-hoc provision based on the

need of service users. Our service provision is delivered in partnership with other training providers and organisations, many of which

may use an eligibility criteria. Further information is available in the How to apply section.

We offer crèche provision as part of our service offer, however it is important to note that spaces are limited and provided on a first

come first served basis. To find out more about what programmes and courses will suit you best and for further information please

speak to a member of staff at your local Children’s Centre.

This service is delivered and led by the Parenting & Adult Education Coordinators (PAEC), Syeda Pasha and Zubair Ahmed. If you would

like to discuss partnership options or to explore further details on the programmes and courses on offer, please contact them directly.

We look forward to working with you and receiving your booking requests.


Integrated Early Years Service



3 Parenting Programmes:

Below is a list of information for all scheduled parenting programmes that are being delivered for the Autumn Term 2019. If you would

like to apply for any of the programmes, please find follow the instructions on the How to apply section.

Programme: Venue: Crèche: Duration: Start Date: Session Day &

Times End Date:

*Triple PPP (Positive Parenting) MO-CC Yes 8 Weeks 12th September 2019 Thursdays

10:00am- 12:30pm 7th November 2019

*Triple PPP (Positive Parenting) IOD-CC Yes 8 Weeks 29th October 2019 Tuesdays

10:00am-12:30pm 17th December 2019

*SFSC (Strengthening Families

Strengthening Communities) OV-CC Yes 13 Weeks 13th September 2019

Fridays

10:00am-12:30pm 13th December 2019

*EFA Emotional First Aid MG-CC Yes 6 Weeks 4th November 2019 Mondays

12:30pm-3:00pm 9th December 2019

Positive Change WA-CC Yes 13 Weeks 5th September 2019 Thursday

12:30pm- 2:30pm 5th December 2019

Internet Safety JS-CC Yes 3 Weeks 3rd October 2019 Thursdays

1:00pm-3:00pm 17th October 2019

Internet Safety MG-CC Yes 3 Weeks 30th September 2019 Mondays

12:30pm-3:00pm 14th October 2019

Internet Safety AP-CC Yes 3 Weeks 6th November 2019 Wednesdays

10:00am-12:00pm 20th November 2019

Internet Safety OV-CC Yes 3 Weeks 1st October 2019 Tuesdays

1:00pm- 3:00pm 15th October 2019

*Please note when booking onto these parenting programmes you will need to apply via the Children’s Centres and you will be required

to complete a Parenting Referral Form. Further information is available on the How to apply section.



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The information provided below gives you a brief overview and content on each programme to enable you to decide which is best

suited for you to apply for, based on your needs.

Triple PPP

Programme is for parents of children between the ages 1-12 year

old. Classes enable parents to share common concerns about

their parenting and dealing with their children’s behaviour. You

will learn effective positive parenting strategies, gain skills to

manage common child behaviours and issues, learn how to

understand and promote your child’s development and gain

support from other parents.

SFSC

Programme is for parents with children 0-18 and is designed to

promote effective behaviour management with children as well as

encouraging community involvement with parents. You will learn

new skills for effective communicating with children. You will

discuss and practice positive discipline, setting boundaries, explore

ways to reduce conflict and challenge behaviour as well as learn

about child development.

Positive Change

Programme is for mothers who have experienced domestic abuse. It

supports mums to build their relationship with their children and

raise awareness of conflict within the home. Classes will give

mothers the opportunity to meet and share with other mums who

have similar experiences. You will explore the impact of conflict and

strengthen the bond between you and your family.

Emotional First Aid

Programme is suitable for parents of children 0-18. It helps

parents to recognise and understand signs of emotional distress

within themselves explore parent’s experiences and identify

solutions for emotional wellbeing.

Internet E-Safety

This one-off workshop provides practical advice and safety tips to

help parents manage their child’s online world and raise awareness

of ways that children/young people can become vulnerable whilst

online to cyberbullying, sexual exploitation or becoming involved in

gang related/extremist activity.

Basic Family First Aid

The course is open to anyone who looks after children and infants

and wants to be able to deal with an emergencies from injury to

illness. Through simple theory, practice and discussions, you will

gain the relevant skills and improve confidence as well as be

prepared when the need arises. The course is easy to understand

and delivered in a relaxed and friendly environment. This is a non-

accredited programme.



5 Adult Education:

Below is a list of detailed information for all scheduled adult education courses that are being delivered for the Autumn Term 2019. If

you would like to apply for any of the courses please follow the instructions on the How to apply section.

Course: Venue: Crèche

: Duration: Assessment Date: Start Date:

Session Day &

Times: End Date:

*Childcare Level 1 TBC Yes 12 Weeks TBC TBC TBC TBC

*Childcare Level 2

OC-CC

(Shadwell

Site)

Yes 12 Weeks 13th September

2019

20th September

2019

Fridays

9:00am-1:00pm

13th December

2019

**Childcare Level 3 JS-CC Yes 1 Year 12th & 19th September

2019

26th September

2019

Thursdays

9:00am-2:00pm

9th July

2020

*Helping in Schools Level 1

(Teaching Assistant) MO-CC Yes 7 Weeks

27th September

2019

4th October

2019

Fridays

9:30am-1:30pm

15th November

2019

***Community Interpreting

Level 1 AP-CC Yes 8 Weeks

4th & 11th September

2019

18th September

2019

Wednesdays

12:30pm-3:30pm

20th November

2019

*Functional Skills English

Level 1 & 2 (GCSE Equivalent) MA-CC Yes 14 Weeks

13th September

2019

20th September

2019

Fridays

12:30pm-3:30pm

20th December

2019

Health & Social Care L1 OV-CC Yes 12 Weeks 9th September

2019

16th September

2019

Mondays

9:00am-1:00pm

9th December

2019

*Please note when booking onto these adult education courses you will need to ensure you meet course entry requirements and an eligibilty

criteria to qualify for free funding. Further infromation is avaible on the How to apply section.

**For Level 3 programme learners, need to either self fund or apply for the Adult Advanced Learning Loan, all details on this will be discussed

during the assesment session.

***Please note this course involves blended learning which requires learners to have access to a laptop/computer in order to access a virtual

learning enviroment as part of the course requirement.



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The information provided below gives you a brief overview and content on each course to enable you to decide which is best suited for

you to apply for, based on your needs and plans for development.

Maths Functional Skills

GCSE equivalent accredited

qualification for those learners

who are looking to gain their

maths accreditation. Levels on

offer are 1 and 2.

English Function Skills

GCSE equivalent accredited

qualification for those learners

who are looking to gain English

accreditation. Levels on offer are

1 and 2.

Childcare

This qualification is designed to

help learners to build the

knowledge and skills needed

when working with children and

young people from birth to 19

years of age. It covers a diverse

range of job roles and

occupational areas working in

children’s settings including

early years and social care.

Levels on offer are 1 and 2. Level

3 requires learners to apply for

an Advanced Learner Loan.

Community Interpreting

Aimed at learners who speak

fluent English and another

community language and want

to develop their linguistic skills

and knowledge to develop a

career as a community

interpreter. Levels on offer are 1,

2 and 3.

Business Admin

This qualification covers a wide

range of administrative functions

for an individual to develop their

skills and knowledge to work in

an office based environment.

Levels on offer are 1 and 2.

Helping in Schools

A short course to explore how

literacy and numeracy are taught

in primary schools and how to

manage behaviour. Moving on

to develop the knowledge and

understanding that all those

working in a school and college

will need and covers areas such

as children and young people’s

development, safeguarding,

communication, equality and

diversity and understanding the

school and college context.

Safeguarding

The purpose of this qualification

is to increase learner’s

knowledge and awareness of the

Prevent Duty and safeguarding,

including online safety. By

completing the qualification,

learners will develop knowledge

of safeguarding in an

environment where they have a

duty of care. Levels on offer are

1 and 2

Customer Service

This qualification provides the

underpinning knowledge

required by employees to work

in a range of customer service

roles. Learners will have essential

knowledge of how to carry out

tasks such as managing

information and supporting

events. Levels on offer are 1

and 2.



7 ESOL - English for Speakers of Other Languages:

Below is a list of detailed information for all scheduled family learning ESOL and vocational ESOL courses that are being delivered for

the Autumn Term 2019. If you would like to apply for any of the courses please follow the instructions on the How to apply section.

Session Title Venue: Crèche: Duration: Assessment

Date: Start Date:

Session Day &

Times:

End Date:

ESOL CS-CC Yes 6 Weeks 8th and 15th

October 2019

29th October

2019

Tuesdays

1:00pm-3:00pm

3rd December

2019

ESOL MA-CC Yes 6 Weeks 9th and 16th

October 2019

30th October

2019

Wednesdays

9:30am-11:30am

4th December

2019

ESOL CW-CC Yes 6 Weeks 11th and 18th

October 2019

1st November

2019

Friday

9:30am- 11:30am

6th December

2019

ESOL OC-CC Yes 6 Weeks 10th and 17th

October 2019

31st October

2019

Thursdays

9:30am-11:30am

5th December

2019

Vocational ESOL with

Childcare JS-CC Yes 12 Weeks

7th and 14th

October 2019

28th October

2019

Mondays

12:30pm-3:00pm

10th February

2020

Vocational ESOL with

Childcare AP-CC Yes 12 Weeks

7th and 14th

October 2019

28th October

2019

Mondays

9:30am-12:00pm

10th February

2020



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ESOL

ESOL stands for English for Speakers of Other Languages. It’s aimed at

non-native English speakers looking to take up a new language or

validate their skills. If you would like to improve your speaking,

listening and writing skills but struggle with English at the moment,

ESOL is the best starting point. Levels on offer are Pre Entry, E1, E2, E3

and L1. Please note the level for each course is set following results

from the assessments.

Vocational ESOL with Childcare

Vocational ESOL with Childcare is aimed at learners who want to

improve their English while, at the same time, working towards

preparing for a Childcare L1/L2 course. Similar to ESOL this

programme will support you to improve your English but with a focus

on Childcare to prepare you to move onto a vocational childcare

course. Levels on offer are E3 and L1.



9 Parent Forum & Social Activities:

Below is a list of detailed information for all scheduled upcoming Parent Forum and Social Activites that are being delivered for the

Autumn Term 2019. If you would like to attend any of these sessions or to find out more details, please contact your local Children’s

Centre direct.

Session Title Venue: Crèche: Duration: Session Day & Times: Children’s Centre Contact:

*Parent Led Activities CS-CC Yes Weekly Fridays 1:00pm-2:30pm 020 7364 2856

*PLUS Group AP- CC Yes Weekly Fridays 10:00am-11:30am 020 7364 0540

*Soft Furnishing Course MA-CC Yes Weekly Tuesdays 11:30am- 1:00pm 020 7364 3534

*Healthy Cook & Eat OV-CC Yes Weekly Fridays 10:00am-12:00pm 020 7364 1925

*Parents Forum WA-CC Yes Weekly Fridays 9:30am-11:00am 020 7364 0423

*Arts & Crafts JS-CC Yes Weekly Thursdays 10:00am-12:00pm 020 7364 0537

*Parents Forum OC-CC Yes Fortnighlty Thursday 10:00am-11:30am 020 7364 6605

*Parents Forum CW-CC Yes Monthly Tuesdays 1:30pm-3:30pm 020 7364 0539

** Virtual Parents Forum ME-CC Yes Monthly Day/Time set on a monthly basis 020 7364 7557

**Virtual Parents Forum IOD-CC Yes Monthly Day/Time set on a monthly basis 0207 364 1179

**Virtual Parents Forum MG-CC Yes Monthly Day/Time set on a monthly basis 020 7364 0349

**Virtual Parents Forum MO-CC Yes Monthly Day/Time set on a monthly basis 020 7364 7935

*Please note each Parent Forum session and activity vary depending on their centre as they are parent led programmes devised

through the support of the Children’s Centre. They are aimed at local parent/carers to join as part of developing their social inclusion in

line with the centres governance model. To find out what is taking place and for further details on how to apply it is best to contact the

Children’s Centre direct.

**Virtual Parent Forums are led by Children’s Centres who deliver ad hoc sessions as and when needed to collate and gather feedback

from their parents/carers through the use of creative sessions and activities which differ accordingly to each centre. To find out more

and how to get involved please contact the Children’s Centre direct.



10 How to Apply:

Our programmes and courses are delivered in partnership with other training providers and organisations. As a result for some courses

there may be a set application process, selection criteria or entry requirements which you will need to meet to be eligible.

All our parenting programmes are free to attend providing you live in Tower Hamlets and have a child pre-birth - 11 years old.

Parenting programmes highlighted with a * will require you to consent to completing a Referral Form at the Children’s Centre.

To access a parenting programme you will need to meet the criteria in Blue

Tower Hamlets Resident Have a Child Pre Birth – 11 Years Old Registered with a Children’s

Centre

All adult education & ESOL courses are fully funded providing you meet all the criteria in Blue above and below in addition to one of

the set criteria’s below in Orange.

Lived in the UK/EU 3 Years

or More Unemployed

Household Income less

than £20,000 Per Annum

In receipt of Out of Work

Benefits.

Please note for higher level programmes you are also required to meet entry requirements which are dependent on each course. To

discuss this further please contact your local Parenting Adult Education Coordinator.

Do you meet the relevant criteria above for your selected programme/course?

YES Follow instructions below on how to apply for your chosen programme or course.

NO Contact the PAE team to discuss your individual circumstances and receive further guidance & support.



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How to Apply:

Attend your local Children’s Centre and book your name onto the course?

Once you attend a Children’s Centre, a member of the team will take your EIS ID number and add you onto the relevant

programme/course booking waiting list. In the instance this is a parenting programme, you will be asked to provide consent to

complete a Parenting Referral Form. Staff at the centres will confirm your personal details at this time to ensure our information is up to

date and you will also have the opportunity to highlight any support needs. Please don’t forget to mention if you will need the use of

crèche.

How will I know I have been offered a place?

A member of staff from the IEYS team will contact you two weeks prior to the programme/course assessment or start date to invite you

in and confirm your place on the course.

What should I do if I have not received a call or been offered a place?

If you do not receive a call it may mean you do not have a place on the course due to our long waiting lists, nonetheless you will remain

on the list until we deliver the course again and you will be contacted then. You can contact the PAE team to discuss further and to

check your status.

What happens if I turn up to a programme/course without booking or confirmation?

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have been offered a place before you arrive at one of our programmes/courses. Our venues

hold a specific number of people and these are allocated via our booking system. If they are overfilled we are in breach of Health and

Safety Regulations. Therefore, people turning up on the day without prior booking may be turned away.

Waiting list

For all of our programmes/courses we have a waiting list. If you are not offered a place for your preferred date, you will remain on the

list until the next date becomes available. In certain cases, places may become available due to cancellations and we will make every

effort to contact you to book you in. Please note in cases where we have long waiting lists, we make every effort to arrange additional

programmes/courses to meet the needs of our families.



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Refreshments

Refreshments are not provided as part of our programmes/courses. However, certain venues have their own arrangements. We request

families to make their own arrangements in relation to refreshments for themselves and their children (if they are placed in the crèche).

Parking

The venues we use do not have parking facilities but may have resident/pay-and-display on-street parking. Please plan well ahead when

travelling to the venues.

Disclaimer:

Please note in certain cases, where we do not have enough suitable learners applying, we may change the programme date, times or

cancel if necessary.

All our courses are delivered in partnership with other organistaions and stakeholders; we are not responsible for the course delivery

style, content and outcomes however we ensure this is compliant with LBTH standards.



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14 Venue Information and Contact Details

Below is a list of addresses for all Children’s Centre venues. You are welcome to attend any centre to apply for a course, and as long as

you are willing to travel you can access any course or programme in any of the venues.

Venue Key Code: Venue Address: Venue Contact Details:

AP-CC Around Poplar Children’s Centre, 115 Three Colt Street, London E14 8AP 020 7364 0540

CS-CC Chrisp Street Children’s Centre, 23-27 Market Way, London E14 6AH 020 7364 2856

IOD-CC Isle of Dogs Children’s Centre, Millwall Park, Stebondale Street, London E14 3BX 020 7364 1179

MA-CC Marner Children’s Centre, Devas Street, London E3 3LL 020 7364 3534

ME-CC Mile End Children’s Centre, 9 Bede Square, Joseph Street, off Bow Common Lane, London E3 4GY 020 7364 7557

OV-CC Overland Children’s Centre, 60 Parnell Road, London E3 2RU/ Olga Site, 25 Medway Road,

London E3 5DS 020 7364 1925/ 3100

JS-CC John Smith Children’s Centre, 90 Stepney Way, London E1 2EN 020 7364 0537

OC-CC Ocean Children’s Centre, Whitehorse Road, London E1 0ND/ Shadwell Site 418-412 Cable Street,

London E1 0AF 020 7364 6605/0544

WP-CC Wapping and Bigland Children’s Centre, 15 Richard Street, London E1 2JP 020 7364 0423

MG-CC Meath Gardens Children’s Centre, 1 Smart Street, London E2 0SN 020 7364 0349

MO-CC Mowlem Children’s Centre, Wadeson Street London E2 9DL 020 7364 7935

CW-CC Collingwood Children’s Centre, St Bartholomew Gardens, Buckhurst Street, London E1 5QT 020 7364 0539

If you would like to discuss our courses or to receive information and advice please contact the

Parenting Adult Education Team:

Zubair Ahmed (East Cluster)

020 7364 2240 077 7338 4947

[email protected]

Syeda Pasha (West Cluster)

020 7364 0421

079 8427 7662

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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Integrated Early Years Service, 5 · Parenting & Adult Education Team Integrated Early Years Service, 5th Floor Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent, E14 2BG Welcome to the Autumn Term