Working with Lambeth families to provide support

Oval Learning supports as many people as we can within our school communities including children, young people, parents and carers.

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We know our families are facing many challenges around finances, food, mental health and wellbeing. We hope the resources on this page are useful for you.

Connected together

You might have heard about Oval Learning at your schools. With our partnerships in Lambeth, our schools are offering events based on collaborative work done between our families, schools and Oval Learning. 

Past events have included:

  • Knowledge and cultural sessions: food hygiene training; racial justice champions; racial wellness training; allergy awareness sessions.
  • Literacy sessions: with Easy Words Together; Literacy Trust; Bookmark charity.

  • Sharing events: book swaps, uniform recycling; food support with Magic Breakfast.
  • Social events for parents and children; coffee mornings; quiz afternoons; face painting sessions; black hair workshops.

We’re here to support you

We’d like to make our activities and projects as effective as possible – particularly in reaching those who need most help but who don’t always know who to ask or how.* 

If you are a parent or carer at one of our schools, would like to come along to events like these or to talk about anything mentioned above, please get in touch with Anne or Laura at Oval learning.

A regularly updated PDF containing list of low cost or free family activities taking place this week

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Useful resources for families

  • Chance UK – Offers mentoring programmes to support children at risk of exclusion from school.
  • KEEN London – Provides free sports and recreational activities for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
  • SENTALK – A charity offering support and advocacy for families of children with special educational needs and disabilities.
  • Ebony Horse Club – Offers horse riding and equestrian activities for young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
  • Vauxhall City Farm – A community farm providing educational and recreational activities for children and families.

  • Black Prince Trust – A charity offering sports, education, and employment opportunities for young people in Lambeth.
  • DART Programme – A programme offered by NSPCC in Lambeth, focusing on supporting children and families affected by domestic abuse.
  • Baytree Centre – Empowers women and girls through education, skills development, and support.
  • Esports Youth Club – Provides accessible e-sports support, particularly helpful for non-English speakers.

  • MyHappyMind – Promotes mental health and wellbeing in children and young people through educational programmes.
  • Lambeth Parent Carer Forum – A group of parents and carers advocating for services that meet the needs of disabled children and their families.
  • Home-Start Lambeth – Supports families with children under five through emotional and practical assistance.
  • Cues Programme – A support programme based on CBT aimed at young people.

Is this information useful to you and your family?

If you are a parent or carer at one of our schools and find these resources helpful, or have suggestions to improve them, please get in touch with Anne or Laura at Oval Learning.

*Statements like, ‘I am unsure how to go about it in practice; I can’t financially afford to; I find the idea of getting involved intimidating; I am not sure what skills/knowledge I could offer and I haven’t been asked” are taken from the Centre for Education & Youth, Giving Parents a Voice on Schools and Education Report 2022 which outlines the barriers parents or carers face in engaging with their child’s school.