SUPPORT GROUPS
🟦 Support groups and sessions
✏️ Intro
Waltham Forest Parent Forum provides a range of groups where parents and carers can meet others, share experiences and access support in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
Dads' Group
A support group run by dads in the forum, offering a space to connect and share experiences. Guest speakers are often invited.
📅 Next session: TBC
🕒 6:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 Soho Theatre Walthamstow, Studio 2
💷 Free for members
Guest speaker:
Meet & Eat (Daytime)
Network with other parents FREE drink and lunch item provided for forum members.
An informal opportunity to connect with other parents. A free drink and lunch item are provided.
📅 Next session: TBC
🕒 11:00am – 1:00pm
📍 Rios Coffee Lounge, Hoe Street, E17
Neurodiversity Support Group (with Alex Stainton and Sonia Ali)
Network with other parents/carers of neurodivergent children and young people.
Training session plus an informal opportunity to connect with other parents
Tea and coffee provided
📅3rd Monday of the month- if it falls in a holiday there will be an evening online session that month instead
📍 Longshaw Primary School E4, E10
🕒 11:00am – 1:00pm
📅 21st Sept 18th January 17th May
📍 William Morris Gallery
🕒 11:00am – 1:00pm
📅 19th Oct 15th March 21st June
📍 99 Leyton Green Road, E10 6DB
🕒 11:00am – 1:00pm
📅 16th Nov 19th April
Evening online session (via Teams)
🕒 7:00pm – 8:30pm
📅 Dec 2026, Feb 2027 July 2027 -exact dates TBC
Ideal if you’re unable to attend daytime sessions.
Walk & Talk
Join other parents for a relaxed walk followed by a free drink.
🕒 11:00am – 1:00pm
📅 22 May – Hollow Ponds
📅 26 June – Walthamstow Wetlands
Coffee & Chat
A welcoming space to meet other parents and hear from local services.
🕒 11:00am – 1:00pm
📍 Longshaw Primary Academy
📅 Oct – Vikki Monk-Meyer- Disability Register, LD Annual Health Checks, Health Transitions
You do not need a referral to attend any of our sessions- just come along when you feel ready.