National Websites

These are general 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.