Links.
General
Hertfordshire safeguarding - Hertfordshire safeguarding children
Channel Mogo - For all young people in Hertfordshire
Review of EYFS - Hertfordshire parents are invited to respond to the consultation
Children's Information Service - for information on childminders, nurseries, pre-schools (playgroups) and out of school care in the area
Department for Education and Skills - for advice on education
Directgov - government's website listing public services in one place
Windhill Toy Library - fond out about our Toy Library
National Childminding Association (NCMA) - promotes quality registered childminding so that children, families and communities can benefit from the best in childcare and education
Pre-school Learning Alliance - an educational charity specialising in the early years
Surestart - the government programme to deliver the best start in life for every child
Schools
Windhill Primary School - Windhill Primary School's website
Thorn Grove Primary School - Thorn Grove Primary School's website
Summercroft Primary School - Summercroft Primary School's website
Richard Whittington Primary School - Richard Whittington Primary School's website
For children
Cbeebies - BBC website for pre-school children
www.wattonyouth.co.uk - an opportunity for children and young people to play football from 4 - 18 years old
For parents, carers and families
Families Herts - the website for Families magazine in Herts. This site provides reviews by real mums, a vast choice of features, listing of events, forums plus pages of local information from local editors.
Family Information Direct - from the DCSF provides information, advice and support to all parents in England on a range of issues they may face in bringing up children.
Fathers Direct - the national information centre on fatherhood
Gingerbread - the organisation for lone parent families
Homestart - a charity helping families with young children
Mumsnet - product reviews, advice for parents and discussion forum covering all aspects of parenting
National Childbirth Trust - charity for pregnancy, birth and parenting
National Family and Parenting Institute - a charity aiming to improve the wellbeing of children and families in the UK
One Parent Families - a charity promoting lone parents' welfare and independence
Parentalk - charity dedicated to inspiring and equipping parents to make the most of parenthood
Parentline Plus - a national charity that works for, and with, parents (because instructions aren't included!)
Parents Online - helping parents with children through their primary school years
ParentsCentre - information and support for parents on how to help with your child's learning, including advice on choosing a school and finding childcare
Relate - offers a wide range of services for couples, families and individuals
Relate for Parents - offer parenting support, ideas, guidance, support and information for those who are searching for something that will make a difference.
Baby Swap or Shop - company allowing parents of 0-4 year old to be able to sell, swap or buy maternity, baby and toddler items free of charge
Adult and Family Learning
North Hertfordshire College - offers further education to students aged 16 years and over
Oaklands College - one of the largest providers of further education and training in the region
Travel
Intalink - for travel within Hertfordshire
Councils
East Herts District Council - the local district council's website
HertsDirect - Hertfordshire County Council's website
Jobs
Acas - information and advice on employment law
Jobcentre Plus - help and advice on job hunting, claiming benefit etc
Working Families - helps parents find a better balance between home and work
Health
Asthma UK - information and advice on asthma
Change4Life - Join Change4Life to get loads of ideas and help to make the many small changes that add up to a happier, healthier future for you or your family.
Child Accident Prevention Trust - a national charity committed to reducing the number of children and young people who are killed, disabled or seriously injured as a result of accidents
East and North Hertfordshire Primary Care Trust - information about local health services, information on leading a healthy life and details about how to contact the Patient Advice and Liaison Service
Healthy Start - information on giving children a healthy start in life and how families on certain benefits can get free vouchers for milk, fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and infant formula milk
NHS Direct - all the health information you need in one website
Charities and Support groups
Afasic - UK charity helping children and young people with speech, language and communication impairments
Contact a Family - for families with disabled children
Early Support Programme - is the central government mechanism to improve the quality, consistency and coordination of services for young disabled children and their families across England
