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
Pre-Schools, Day Care and Early Years Settings
Little Ladybirds Pre-School - based at All Saints Primary School Bishop's Stortford for children aged 2yrs 6mths to 5yrs and runs from 12.15 - 3.15pm term time only.
Blues Pre-School - based in the grounds of Bishop's Stortford High School for Boys for children aged 2yrs 6mths to 5yrs. Morning sessions 9.10-12.10 noon - Afternoon sessions 12.20-2.50pm
Busy Bees Day Care Nursery - Situated at Thorley Precinct and St Michaels Mead Bishop's Stortford
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
Northgate Primary School - Northgate Primary School's webiste
Little Hadham Primary School - Little Hadham Primary School's website
Furneux Pelham Primary School - Furneux Pelham School's website
St. Michaels Primary School - St. Michaels Primary School's website
Albury Primary School - Albury Primary School's website
For children and young people
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
Youth Connexions - Youth Connexions Hertfordshire is a service for young people which aims to provide information and advice, guidance and support, and personal development opportunities for all 13-19 year olds (up to 25 years for young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
Channel Mogo - Information for young people and parents
Mogoz Out - What's on for young people in Hertfordshire
ASPECTS - The Extended Schools web site for Bishop's Stortford and District
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
ASPECTS - The Extended Schools web site for Bishop's Stortford and District
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
Herts Sunflower Domestic Abuse Support - 'One Stop Shop' offering support and advice for dealing with domestic violence. Tailored information for victims, concerned family members, friends, colleagues, young people, perpetrators and professionals.
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
NextStep - your local information, advice and training centre
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
