Learning Hub
Creativity, learning and wellbeing
Relaxation, fun, educational, wellbeing and mental health resources
Free family learning, creativity and wellbeing courses
We have all sorts of courses to help you and your family keep learning and improve your wellbeing. From dance and fitness for adults, to keeping up with your child's maths and English lessons: get started by exploring our creative, family and wellbeing courses.
Being kind to yourself and others
Take a moment to be kind to yourself and others.
- Are you worried or concerned about yourself, a friend or your family? Please download our pdf list of contacts and organisations who can help.
- For help with your wellbeing and mental health, please visit the NHS Every Mind Matters website or call the Samaritans on 116 123.
- You can also browse resources, activities and tips on the Waltham Forest wellbeing page.
- Worried about money or housing? Waltham Forest offers financial help for borough residents.
- For advice and information about coping with the current crisis, please browse the Covid-19 page of the Waltham Forest website.
- A discussion about guarding mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Face masks you can make yourself
You will need:
- 1/2 ripe avocado
- 1 teaspoon plain organic yogurt
- 1 teaspoon of honey
Mix together and apply to your face
Leave on for 10-15 minutes.
For a more intense dose of hydration, incorporate one or two teaspoons of virgin olive oil into the formula, which instantly softens and smooths your skin.
[Above by programme manager Fatima Silman]
Relaxation, meditation and coping with anxiety
Practice your breathing and mindfulness
Watch this short NHS video
Worried about the Coronavirus or Covid-19?
Get advice and tips for dealing with anxiety: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips/
For children and adults: activities and resources
From the Adult Learning Service team: links to fun and learning resources and activities for all ages.
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Treasure Jam |
Creative for kids and all ages to make games/toys/art/poetry etc using museum collections |
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How to draw anything (Moose Allain) |
Creative |
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National Care Force |
Volunteering |
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Every Mind Matters (Public Health England) |
Mental health and well-being tips for dealing with anxiety and staying at home |
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IsoType science: learning resources |
Educational, children |
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Map symbol flashcards (Ordnance survey) |
Educational, children, adults |
https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/documents/resources/25k-map-symbol-flashcards.pdf |
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Nine virtual exhibition tours recommended by the Royal Academy of Arts |
Educational, Arts, Culture |
https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/article/9-virtual-exhibition-art-tours-to-watch-online |
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Woodland Trust – live Osprey nest-cam |
Educational, nature, kids |
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/osprey-cam/ |
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Woodland Trust – nature activities for children |
Educational, nature, kids |
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2020/04/nature-activities-for-kids-to-do-at-home-part-five/ |
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MoMA - Free online art courses |
Educational, arts, culture, adults |
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Open Studio SFMoMA – exercises for exploring ideas in contemporary art |
Adults, students, culture, art |
https://www.sfmoma.org/series/open-studio/?utm_source=homepage&utm_campaign=MuseumFromHome |
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Tate – create like and artist – how-to videos. |
Adults, culture, art |
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Tate Kids – activities for children |
Kids, culture, art, crafts |
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London Transport activities at home |
Creative, educational, children, adults |
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Free book explaining coronavirus to children |
Children, wellbeing |
https://nosycrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Coronavirus-A-Book-for-Children.pdf |
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King Lear Prizes for over 70s |
Writing, competition |
Get creative with ink
Learn about ‘ink and wash’ techniques in this short video from our art tutor Nicola Morrison
Make your own tassel earrings!
Learn how in this short video from our jewellery tutor Debbie Twinn
Contact us
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