London: Home Start London

We are there for parents when they need us the most because childhood can’t wait

All parents struggle at one time or another and Home-Start is ready to support London families through their toughest times.

Home-Start trains and supports volunteers to work alongside parents in their own home giving compassionate and confidential support, tailored to each family. Home-Start London is a consortium of 12 local Home-Starts operating across 24 London boroughs. Find out more >

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North Yorkshire: Want up to £2,000 for Childcare?

 
You can claim up to £2000 per child, per year towards the costs of childcare with Tax Free Childcare.

To find out more visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

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Wales: Childcare Offer for Wales

Did you know that the Childcare Offer for Wales can be used during the school holidays?

With Easter holidays fast approaching, make sure your online holiday hours Agreement is in place for the holidays. If not, you could miss out on funding if you wish to use the Offer during the holidays.

Visit http://www.gov.wales/parents-manage-agreements-childcare... to find out more.

Or contact our national helpline on 03000 628 628

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Oeddet ti’n gwybod bod Cynnig Gofal Plant Cymru yn gallu cael ei ddefnyddio yn ystod gwyliau’r ysgol?

Gan fod gwyliau’r Pasg yn prysur nesáu, gwnewch yn siŵr bod eich cytundeb oriau gwyliau ar-lein yn ei le ar gyfer y gwyliau. Os na, gallech golli arian os ydych yn dymuno defnyddio'r Cynnig yn ystod y gwyliau.

Ewch i http://www.llyw.cymru/rhieni-yn-rheoli-cytundebau-cynnig... i ddysgu mwy.

Neu ffoniwch ein llinell gymorth genedlaethol ar 03000 628 628

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Hampshire: Home Start support for military families

 

Home Start volunteers help families with children age 0-11 years deal with the challenges they face. They support parents (including military families) to learn to cope, improve their confidence and build better lives for their children.

Click on the QR code to access further information of other areas of support that Home Start can help with.

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Salisbury Plain: Wiltshire Council - Private Fostering

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Church Crookham: Army Welfare Service juniors youth club starting 18th April

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Hereford: Free Stepping Stones parenting course from 10 April 2024

FREE Stepping Stones Triple P Parenting course for parents, caregivers or guardians of children between the ages of 2-11 with a diagnosed additional need.

From Weds 10 April, this 7 week course takes place from 6pm to 8pm on teams.

For more info or to book, email: parentinggroups@herefordshire.gov.uk

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Aldershot: Little saints toddler group - every Monday in term time

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Grantham: Children's Links

We believe everyone can flourish when treated as an individual, play is the most important work.

children's links

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Aldershot: Army Welfare Service - Maurice Toy House Stay and Play Group

 

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Church Crookham: Army Welfare Service - Quetta Park Community Centre - Stay and Play Group

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Family Hubs in Staffordshire

The Family Hubs offer a range of information, support and advice for families at a local and county level. This is shared mainly through the Family Hub Facebook pages but can also be answered by individual queries by email, message or phone calls.

We also have produced a wealth of in-house support which has been created by the Early Years Coordination team. Please click on the links below to access:

Family Hub Home Zone - A hub of activities from cooking to craft to inspire and support you and your family within the home

Family Hub School Readiness - Staffordshire Children's Centres and their key partners have created some information, advice and guidance on how you can support your child to become School Ready.

Early Years Volunteering Programme - Interested in volunteering within the children's centre. Click on the link to view roles and to apply.

Staffordshire Children's Centres - Information on how to access your local Children’s Centre and what’s on offer.

Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme contact details

If you need to contact us regarding a child's lost HAF registration code, please contact your nearest children's centre.

Cannock district: 01543 469894

East Staffordshire district: 01283 233400

Lichfield district: 01543 512024

Newcastle district: 01782 296100

Stafford district: 01785 854700

South Staffordshire district: 01922 415632

Staffordshire Moorlands district: 01782 297970

Tamworth district: 01827 475222
Further Support

If you need advice and support on Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) - A guide to your SEND Local Offer? | Staffordshire Connects

There is also our Family Support Service where families can receive individual 1-1 support. The support offered covers a range of issues families may experience such as potty training, routines or behaviour. They can also give guidance and signpost families on where issues are more complex. Click on the link below for which Family Support provider covers your district.

Staffordshire Moorlands, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Cannock Chase, South Staffordshire and Stafford - Family Action - Staffordshire Family Support Service

East Staffordshire, Lichfield and Tamworth - Malachi - Staffordshire Family Support Service

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Bicester: tower treasures baby and toddler group - every Thursday during termtime

Baby and toddler drop-in group ages 0-4. Play, enjoy refreshments, stories, songs and a chat! The Parish Room, St Michael at the North Gate, termtime Thursdays 10-11.45am. 

Click HERE for more information.

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Aldershot: Garrison Pre-School settings student early years educators

 

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Kent: Best Start for Life Strategies, Public Consultation and Online Information Session on Thursday 7th March at 8pm

 

Online Evening Information Session: Start for life strategies consultation

Please join the Online Information Session at 8pm on Thursday 7th March 2024, to find out more about KCC's strategies and let the panel know what you think.

 
The authors will be talking through the key points and there will be a chance to ask questions.

For those who can’t make it, a recording of the presentations will be shared afterwards.

 
If you have any special requirements to help you participate, please email KCC at  startforlife@kent.gov.uk

 
Agenda:
8pm Introduction – KCC’s Start for Life Team
8:05 Nurturing Little Hearts and Minds – Barnardo’s
8:20 Q&A and feedback
8:30 Nourishing Our Next Generation - Better Breastfeeding
8:45 Q&A and feedback
8:55 Next steps – KCC’s Start for Life Team
9:00 Close

The session will be held using Zoom and the link can be found here: https://loom.ly/c17tubk

To find out more about the consultation and to take part, please visit
letstalk.kent.gov.uk/start-for-life-strategies

Grantham: Support with childcare costs for working parents

www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/fundedchildcare

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Vale of Glamorgan: Vale Family Information Service News

Vale Family Information Service News

Have you seen the choosing childcare booklet? You can access the simple guide to help parents choose childcare in Wales here.

Are you a parent or guardian of a child 0-7 years receiving services in the Vale of Glamorgan?

Early Years Pathfinder want to hear your feedback and views in a short interview. To thank you for taking part you'll get a £40 voucher.

Please click here to fill out the form.

For more information or to contact the Vale Family Information Service please see their details below:

Vale Family Information Service / Gwasanaeth Gwybodaeth i Deuluoedd y Fro
Phone / Ffon: 01446 704 704
fis@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/fis

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Scotland: respectme is Scotland's anti-bullying service

respectme is Scotland’s anti-bullying service. We work with all adults involved in the lives of children and young people to give them the practical skills and confidence to deal with children who are bullied and those who bully others.

Home - respectme

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Lyneham: Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - Little Ducklings Nursery Funding Award

 

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Announcement

We are so excited to have been awarded £80,000 funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust for our Little Ducklings nursery in Lyneham! This fund will make a huge impact on our work with children and families in military service.
Our aims of the project are to:
* Improve outcomes for all service personnel children by providing a richly resourced, enabling outdoor environment.
* Provide high quality training for staff around a range of subjects to provide appropriate, knowledgeable, exceptional experiences for all service children and military families holistically.
Our vision.
We wanted a simple yet transformational outdoor area to be able to add to and develop depending on what our children show us they need.
We wanted an outdoor area that was accessible for all, in all weathers. We wanted to keep natural landscape as much as possible.
Over the past 6 months we have been working closely within the team to develop an outdoor area to fit all of this. 
With all that in mind, and with the help of the ex-forces led local company, The White Horse Building and Landscaping Company Limited, we hope to bring our vision to fruition.
Thank you so much to for your support @ukarmedforces #CommunityHeroes #ArmedForces #CovenantTrust #Children #LocalCharity #YMCA

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Launch of new easier Wraparound Childcare registration and claims process