General

These links are to websites that may be interesting to you.

• Local
• National Websites
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    BBC website
    www.bbc.co.uk

    This is useful for school league tables, education news and links to children's education websites

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    Childcare Link
    www.childcarelink.gov.uk

    Provides details of local childcare providers in England and Scotland as well as general information about childcare.

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    Department for children, schools and families
    www.dcsf.gov.uk

    The purpose of the Department for Children, Schools and Families' is to make England the best place in the world for children and young people to grow up.

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    Department of Health
    www.dh.gov.uk

    Providing health and social care policy, guidance and publications for NHS and social care professionals.

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    Direct Gov
    www.direct.gov.uk

    Provides information from across UK government departments on topics ranging from travel safety and parental leave to special educational needs and local NHS services.

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    Every Child Matters
    www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/

    Every Child Matters: Change for Children is a new approach to the well-being of children and young people from birth to age 19.

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    Family and Parenting Institute
    www.familyandparenting.org

    The Family and Parenting Institute researches what matters to families and parents.

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    Family Links
    www.familylinks.org.uk

    Family Links is a registered charity promoting emotional literacy, nurturing and relationship skills in families, schools and communities.

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    Job Centre Plus
    www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk

    Provides help and advice on jobs and training including how to find your local job centre plus office.

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    OFSTED
    www.ofsted.gov.uk

    The official body for inspecting schools and childcare providers; the site provides links to reports and official publications as well as FAQ and contact details.

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    Parent Line Plus
    www.parentlineplus.org.uk

    A registered charity that offers help and support to anyone parenting a child.

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    Parents for Inclusion
    www.parentsforinclusion.org

    Parents for Inclusion is a network of parents of disabled children and children with 'special needs'.

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    Relate
    www.relate.org.uk/

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    Sure Start
    www.surestart.gov.uk/

    Sure Start is the Government programme to deliver the best start in life for every child. We bring together early education, childcare, health and family support.

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    The Parent Organisation
    www.theparentorganisation.com

    The Parent Organisation Ltd is a company set up to champion the rights of parents - the largest but least represented consumer group in the world.

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    The Parents Centre
    www.parentscentre.gov.uk

    Offers information and support to parents, particularly focussed on their child

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    Working Families
    www.workingfamilies.org.uk

    Working Families helps children, working parents and carers and their employers find a better balance between responsibilities at home and work.

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    Working Links
    www.workinglinks.co.uk

    For people looking to get back to work.