LINKS

The following links may be of use. If you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Sam or Donna, the Childcare Managers.  

https://roperscharity.com/ – providing small charitable donations for the education and wellbeing of children and young people

https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/  – For more information on Free Early education eligibility

https://www.eric.org.uk/top-10-potty-training-tips – for tips on potty training

https://r1.dmtrk.net/3WYE-J1BG-4VZ5JN-DE4S9-1/c.aspx – for access to an oral health programme

http://www.behaviourmatters.org.uk/emotions-matter-helping-children-to-self-regulate/  – helpful information for parents that have children who find it difficult to manage their emotions

Latest Charity Commission Compliance history report

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/annual-flu-programme – information regarding the childhood influenza immunisation programme

http://www.child-smile.org.uk/parents-and-carers/index.aspx – information on caring for your child’s teeth

www.cafamily.org.uk – Contact a family (for families with disabled children)

www.autism.org.uk – The National Autistic Society

www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/childcare-and-pre-school/children’s-centres – information on local children’s centres and support with childcare matters

www.4children.org.uk – “What to expect, when? – Guidance to your child’s learning and development in the early years foundation stage” – a document explaining the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework for parents and families

www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk – information on communicating with children

www.kscmp.org.uk – Kent Safeguarding Children multi agency partnership – information on safeguarding children and what to do if you have concerns

www.fatherhoodinstitute.org – issues and information for fathers

http://www.eynpartnership.org/ – nutrition advice in early years

https://parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/1001-days/campaigning-resources/ – a resource regarding the importance of infant mental health.

https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/special-educational-needs/what-to-do-if-you-think-your-child-has-send/explore-your-options-for-sen-support – a guide to what is available if you feel your child may have additional needs

For support with mental health issues contact “Release the Pressure” – a free confidential 24/7 helpline and web-chat for anyone aged 16 and over provided by Mental Health Matters on 0800-107-0160