Key dates in February 2025

Key events and national days aimed at education professionals in Waltham Forest.

3 to 9 February

Children's Mental Health Awareness Week

This year's Children's Mental Health Awareness week focuses on the theme " Know Yourself, Grow Yourself". 

Friday 7 February | 10am to 12.30pm

Introducing the Sunrise Hub

Supporting the health and recovery of children affected by sexual abuse.

This event will be led by Naz Taner, Social Care Liaison Officer specializing in Child Sexual Abuse, and Dr. Sarah Boutros, Consultant Pediatrician. It is open to social workers, educators, police officers, and community health professionals. 

10 to 16 February

National Apprenticeship Week

The UK's biggest National Apprenticeship Week Event!

Thursday 13 February

Meet the Employer Event at LASC

  • A chance to meet the construction employers in Waltham Forest. 
  • A superb opportunity for students to explore construction career prospects! 
  • Speak to employers directly
  • Take a tour of our fantastic sustainable construction training centre.
  • Discuss career opportunities with our experts.

Hands on workshops, highlighting the following careers: 
Plumbing, Electrical & Gas, Drylining, Lead & Metal, Scaffolding & Roofing

Wednesday 26 February | 9am to 1.30pm

Conference on Strategic Pathways into Steam

A face-to-face event targeted at members of SLT, heads of department STEAM leaders. 

Friday 28 February | 10am to 1pm

Resilience Training Sessions

Calling all members of the Waltham Forest community within social work, community work, healthcare, education, corporate, emergency services, early help directorate, and any individual who would like to develop resilience within their work with children.