Parents and Carers Network

The Parents and Carers Network is for parents (which includes anyone who is caring for a child, be it their own, adopted, or fostered) and carers to meet and exchange experiences, tips, and to socialise.

Find out more about their Mission Statement and Campaigns.

Contact: parents.and.carers.network@lse.ac.uk

Parents and Carers Network Mentoring Scheme

The Parents and Carers Network have set up a small peer-to-peer mentoring scheme which is open to all our members. Find out more information about this scheme here. 

If you would like to be mentored, or you would like to become a mentor, please email parents.and.carers.network@lse.ac.uk. We would especially welcome offers from people who would like to mentor carers, or can offer to share their personal experiences on topics not mentioned above.

EDI and You

Explore LSE's EDI and You page to navigate inclusion policies, information and support available.

Pregnancy, Maternity and Parenting

More information from LSE's EDI office on policies and support available related to pregnancy, maternity and parenting. 

LSE Policy on the Support for Carers 

More information about LSE's policy on the support for carers (those who provide unpaid support to family or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill).

LSE Toolkit for Parents and Carers

Visit this page for more information about LSE resources to support working parents and carers.

LSE Guide for Parents & Carers . 

This guide has been put together by the LSE Widening Participation Team to answer some of the commonly asked questions parents and carers have about applying to and studying at LSE. If you have any further questions, please contact widening.participation@lse.ac.uk 

Information for students 

Find out more information about support and resources available at LSE for students with caring responsibilities.

Information for parents and carers

Students with caring responsibilities

LSESU Advice Service

The LSESU Advice Service provides free advice and support to LSE students, their independence from LSE means that they're impartial and free from a conflict of interest. 

Discover their sources of support for students with familial responsibilities.

LSE Nursey Partnerships

Find out more information about LSE's partnerships with three local nurseries to support LSE families for quality childcare options close to campus. 

Family Friendly Benefits

LSE is committed to actively promoting a family friendly culture in the workplace. In support of this, LSE have set out the variety of family friendly resources available to you as a member of LSE staff.

Working Families 

The LSE has a membership with Working Families, the UK's work-life balance charity. Working Families performs a number of roles including providing free legal advice to parents and carers, providing tools to employers to enable them to better support staff, and advocating on behalf of UK parents. 

Employers for Carers

LSE has a membership with Employers for Carers, an employers' membership forum with over 200 membership organisations across the public, private and voluntary sectors. Through its membership, the School is developing additional guidance and other resources for staff and managers.

Ethics Code

More information about LSE's Ethics Code, detailing the six core principals underpinning life at LSE.

Travelling Safely Overseas

More information from LSE detailing safe travel guidance from an EDI perspective.

LSE Parents and Carers Network - Events

Keep up to date on forthcoming and previous events from LSE's Parents and Carers Network!