Hackney Education Family Information Service

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Hackney Education, London Borough of Hackney. 020 8820 7590 [email protected]

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Support this autumn half term
Half term can bring extra costs for families. If you’re finding it hard to manage, support is available this half term and all year round.
Contact Here To Help - Talk to Here to Help
Phone line: 020 8356 3111
Or visit: https://t.co/Z6EjCd2SjN

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Understanding Emotional Regulation, Demand Avoidance and Burnout in Neurodivergent Young People.
FREE Webinar on 02/11/2026 - Scan the QR code to register.
For Parents, SENCO's, carers, educators and professionals.
Please see the poster for further information.

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Looking for affordable, creative activities for
the kids this October half term? The Rio Cinema in
Dalston is hosting Hackney’s first-ever Children’s Film
Festival!

💵 Tickets are £5, or only £3 if you show a Hackney
Library Card!

Programme and booking: https://t.co/YAbfrgl1aW

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Bonding with Your Baby
  - Location: Woodberry Down Family Hub
You can book your places using the following links:

  - Bonding with Your Baby: https://t.co/ftrUVi3U2v
  - Compassionate Parenting: https://t.co/JXyz7KJ1NR

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Join us for the Gilpin Square Community Day on Saturday!🎈

🎉 Free play activities
🥗 Healthy food and drink
💬 Employment Skills and Public Health Advisors

📍 Gilpin Square, Kings Park
🗓️ Saturday 10 October, 11am – 3pm
🎟️ All activities are free, everyone welcome!

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Baby Steps workshop:

  - Tuesday 13th October, 9:30am – 11am – Linden Family Hub
    Topic: Bonding with Your Baby

You can book your place here: https://t.co/ftrUVi4rS3

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October Half-Term Camp
Monday 26th October 2026 - Friday 30th October 2026
At the Boiler House Community Centre.
George Downing Estate, Cazenove road, N16 6BE
Monday October 26th-Friday October 30th
Operating from 8:30 - 5:30pm

 Secure your spot today: https://t.co/jQZEccU4lf

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Daubeney Family Hub workshop to include in the posts:

- Session: Thursday 8th October, 1pm – 3pm at Daubeney Family Hub (E5 0EG)
- Topic: Play and Brain Development
- Booking: Please contact Daubeney directly to book on 0208 525 7040.

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"It Takes a Village..." Parent Workshop (0–2s): Parent Self-care

  - Date & Time: Tuesday 6th October, 9:30am – 11am
  - Location: Ann Tayler Family Hub
  - Topic: Parent Self-care

Book your free place here: https://t.co/HcRcel8xHn

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Juggling family life and raising children in a digital world can be challenging. Please find below some guidance on supporting healthy screen habits for children under 5, alongside a useful resource link:
- Resource link: https://t.co/PsvvF0zuWH

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Hackney School of Food for our FREE Family Cook-a-Long programme
Register your interest:
Places are limited. Complete our expression of interest form here: https://t.co/JEuNgcLGyl

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Growing Little Voices: Early Language Development
The Peep Learning Together Programme
For parents, carers, and children aged 2–4 years old
Dates: 16/09, 23/09, 30/09, 07/10, 14/10, & 21/10
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Twinkle Stars Nursery, N4 2LX

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Join us for the Well Street Health & Wellbeing Event!
Come along to meet local services, discover support in the community, and learn more about looking after your health and wellbeing.
- Date: Thursday, 1st October
- Location: The Well Street Surgery
- Food stalls and workshops

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Join us at Linden Children's Centre for a free fussy eating workshop on Thursday, 24th September 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

The session will explore practical tips to help support and manage fussy eating.

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FREE EVENT happening at Berger Primary School, featuring movement, storytelling, and more:

- Dates: Saturday 19th September and Saturday 17th October
- Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
You can sign up in advance or turn up on the day. Please see the attached poster for more information

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Parenting a child with SEND? You’re not alone. Connect with other parents and local professionals at our monthly Coffee afternoon!

🗓️ Tuesday 15 September at 1pm - 2.30pm
📍 Woodberry Down Children and Family Hub
👶 Crèche available, call 020 8815 3270 to book!

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Turkish-speaking parents in Hackney! Join the free Incredible Years Parenting Programme for families with kids aged 5–11.

Childcare provided.

📅 Starts Wed 30 Sept
⏰ 10am - 12.30pm
📍 Linden Children’s Centre, N16 7SH
📞 Register: Zeynep 07855 129760 / Zeyno 07918 045614

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St Michael and All Angels is launching a free Drumming School for young people. Learn to drum, chant, dance and sing.

📅 Every Saturday starting on 12 September
⏰ 2pm - 3pm
📍 55 Fountayne Rd, N16 7ED

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Crying and Sleeping session, please see the attached poster for more details.
PLEASE NOTE: To book your place, please contact Daubeney directly by calling 020 8525 7040.