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: 28 May
🕒 6:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 Soho Theatre Walthamstow, Studio 2
💷 Free for members
Guest speaker: DABD to talk about benefits and travel training
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: 18 June
🕒 11:00am – 1:00pm
📍 Rios Coffee Lounge, Hoe Street, E17
Autism Support Group (with Alex Stainton)
Q&A sessions (Leyton Green Road)
📍 99 Leyton Green Road, E10
🕒 11:00am – 1:00pm
📅 17 April | 1 June
Training sessions (Longshaw Primary Academy)
🕒 11:00am – 1:00pm
📅 11 May | 6 July
Bi monthly 'training' sessions at Longshaw Primary Academy E4 11AM-1PM
Next session:
11th May 2026
6th July 2026
Evening online session (via Teams)
🕒 7:00pm – 8:30pm
📅 12 May
Ideal if you’re unable to attend daytime sessions.
ADHD Support Group (with Sonia Ali)
Q&A sessions (Leyton Green Road)
📍 99 Leyton Green Road, E10
🕒 11:00am – 1:00pm
📅 11 May | 6 July
Training sessions (Longshaw Primary Academy)
🕒 11:00am – 1:00pm
📅 1 June
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
📅 1 May – Carly Attridge (Outward Adult Day Services)
📅 5 June – TBC
📅 3 July – TBC
You do not need a referral to attend any of our sessions- just come along when you feel ready.