Informed Families (IF)

23/10/2026

Did you know you could get help with the cost of childcare?

You could get 15 or 30 hours childcare support, which can be used alongside Tax-Free Childcare or Universal Credit Childcare.

And childcare support can be used with nurseries, pre-schools, childminders and school-based nurseries. 🩷

Visit Best Start in Life to see what support you could get and apply by 31 December.

23/10/2026

Not sure what childcare options are available or what funding support you may be entitled to?

☕ Join one of our friendly online Coffee Mornings and get the information you need

📅 Wednesdays
🕙 10:15am - 10:45am
💻 Online

Whether you're exploring childcare for the first time, looking for funded places, or simply have questions, we're here to help. No question is too big or too small.

🔗 Find out more and book your place: https://www.enfield.gov.uk/childcare-information-service/family-information-and-support/online-coffee-mornings

23/10/2026

22/10/2026

Working families — have you renewed your childcare eligibility code?

To keep receiving Funded Childcare or Tax‑Free Childcare, you must reconfirm your details every 3 months.

What to do:
✅Check your code
✅Renew if needed
✅Make sure it’s valid so you don’t miss out on support

Click here for more information - https://www.gov.uk/sign-in-childcare-account

22/10/2026

Don't forget to book your place for the reading club at Palmers Green!
The book children need to read up by the 2nd of November is from the supernatural genre!📚

Book at: 0208 379 2727

21/10/2026

♻️ Join Enfield's Recycling Team for a FREE Recycling Fun Day! ♻️

📅 Thursday 29 October
⏰ 11am to 3pm
📍 Former Sony shop, Palace Gardens, Enfield Town (opposite Holland & Barrett and The Body Shop)

Find out what happens to your recycling and waste after it's collected, why recycling matters, and how to dispose of food and garden waste correctly.

There'll be plenty of free information and advice, plus fun activities for the whole family, including:
🎨 Arts and crafts
📄 Paper making
🕵️ Treasure hunt with prizes
🎲 Games and activities
🍎 Free fruit
♻️ "Give and Take" table

Come along, learn something new, have fun, and help make a difference to the environment.

21/10/2026

Every family comes to feeding with their own experiences, circumstances and plans.

You might already know you’d like to breastfeed. You might be considering different feeding options. Or you might still be figuring out what feels right for you.

Whatever your plans, having accurate information and supportive conversations can help you make informed decisions about how you want to feed your baby.
If you’re considering breastfeeding, learning more before your baby arrives can help you understand what to expect and know where to find support if you need it.

Talk to your midwife, infant feeding team or peer supporter, and use Anya to explore trusted antenatal breastfeeding information in your own time.

👉🏽 Download Anya and enter your [AREA] postcode to unlock free premium access and the Preparing for Baby Toolkit

21/10/2026

✨ Looking for a fun, free activity for your little one?

Come along to a Carterhatch Family Hub Stay & Play sessions.

📍 Carterhatch Family Hub, Autumn Close, Enfield EN1 4JY
📞 Booking required: 020 8106 9996

🧸 Stay & Play (1–4 years)

📅 Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
🕘 9.15am to 10.30am
🕚 11.00am to 12.15pm

📅 Wednesday
🕚 11.00am to 12.15pm
🕑 1.45pm to 3.00pm

📅 Tuesday
🕑 1.45pm to 3.00pm

👶 Baby Group (0–1 years)

📅 Monday & Thursday
🕑 2.00pm to 3.15pm

📣 Meet the Informed Families team - Join us at Carterhatch Family Hub on Mondays from 11.00am to 12.15pm during term time to get advice on childcare funding and support available for your family. Our next visit will be on the 2nd November 😊

21/10/2026

Still time to register! 📢

Are you a Turkish-speaking parent or carer living in Enfield?

There's still time to join the online Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities (SFSC) programme for Turkish speaking parents/carers. The group will repeat session 1 on Friday 23 October at 10am, giving more families the chance to take part.

Find out more or register for the course by scanning the QR code or emailing: [email protected]

Please share with anyone who may be interested

20/10/2026

Empowering black and ethnic minority motherhood