Our family learning programme delivers a variety of courses, workshops and events both in person, online and at different venues in Waltham Forest. Courses and workshops are free for families; all children must be accompanied by their parents/carers/any adult relative.



Parenting courses and workshops

Parents: by attending our courses or workshops, you will develop new skills, expand your knowledge, and gain valuable insights into supporting your child’s learning. You'll also have the chance to meet and share experiences with other families in a supportive environment.

We offer a wide range of courses designed to help parents improve their digital skills, understand phonics, manage family budgeting, foster resilience in children, and more.

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Families learning together

Our workshops provide a fantastic opportunity for families to learn together, gain valuable knowledge, and enhance their understanding of how to support their child’s learning. These sessions combine fun and creativity with meaningful activities, helping families connect and grow together.

Workshops run throughout the year in local Family Hubs, libraries, and community spaces, covering topics like coding, arts and crafts, storytelling, and seasonal activities.

We also offer a variety of 'Families Learning Together' courses throughout the year at our Queens Road learning centre.

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Family Cookery Club

Date: Saturday Mornings - 10am to 12pm

Families are invited to attend these free, drop-in cookery workshops where the emphasis is on taking part in a fun, hands on and practical workshop preparing an internationally themed lunch for families to enjoy together at the end of each event.

Check dates and book your place by clicking the link below (The button will open a new window.)


IMPORTANT NOTICE: We are proud to offer a wide range of Government funded Community Learning courses. Due to the government funding scheme, residents are limited to enrolling in a maximum of three Community Learning courses during each academic year (September to July). This guideline has been put in place to ensure that as many residents as possible can benefit from these valuable resources and enjoy the opportunity to learn and grow. For more information on this policy and how it affects you please view the Multiple Course Enrolment Policy 2022-23 (pdf, 128 kB)

Get in Touch

Whether you need to get in touch to join a course, let us know if you're unable to attend your course, raise a query, let us know your feedback or anything else, contact us using the options below. You can also talk to an adviser live by clicking on the green speech bubble in the bottom right of the screen.

Phone

020 8496 2974

Address

Queens Road Learning Centre
97 Queens Road
Walthamstow
London
E17 8QR