Links

Here are some other useful links that will help you find out more detail about the various services on offer in Hertfordshire e.g. childcare; health services etc.

Family Services Directory

This Directory brings together information about the range of services for children, young people, their parents, carers and professionals all at a single point of entry, linking existing directories and information sources in Hertfordshire along with directories in neighbouring areas.

• www.hertsdirect.org/fsd

Hertfordshire Children's Trust Partnership

The Hertfordshire Children's Trust Partnership (HCTP) is a countywide partnership, launched in April 2006, which is working together to meet children's needs and co-ordinate integrated services.

• www.hertsdirect.org/childrenstrust/

Sure Start Programme

Sure Start Children's Centres are at the heart of the Government’s strategy to deliver better outcomes for children and families, building on successes of Sure Start local programmes, early excellence centres and neighbourhood nurseries and mainstreaming the lessons learned to extend the benefits to all families

• www.surestart.gov.uk/surestartchildrenscentres

5 -13 Year Olds Services

• www.hertsextendedschools.org.uk
  
  
• www.hertsdirect.org/younginherts
  
  
• www.hertsdirect.org - parenting support and skills

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Childcare Services

• http://childcarefinder.direct.gov.uk/childcarefinder/ - Looking for Childcare in England - Postcode search

• www.surestart.gov.uk
  
  
• www.hertsdirect.org/fsd - Family Services in Hertfordshire
  
  
• www.childcarelink.gov.uk - For national and local childcare information. Search the site for information on Childcare in Hertfordshire
  

• www.dadtalk.co.uk - aimed at support and advice for Dads
  
  
• www.familyandparenting.org - The Family and Parenting Institute
  
  
• www.gingerbread.org.uk - Advice for lone parents
  
  
• www.nct.org.uk - National Childbirth Trust
  
  
• www.ncb.org.uk - National Children's Bureau
  
  
• www.ncma.org.uk - National Child Minding Association
  
  
• www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk - advice for one parent families
  
  
• www.parentscentre.gov.uk - DCSF advice for parents
  
  
• www.thewhocarestrust.org.uk - care for children and young people living in residential or foster care
  
  
• www.netmums.com
  
  
• www.parentlineplus.org.uk - Parentline Plus Website
  
  
• www.earlyhomelearning.org.uk - Parents involvement in early learning birth - 5 years

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Other Useful Links

• www.ofsted.gov.uk
  
  
• www.csa.gov.uk - Child Support Agency
  
  
• www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk - works closely with children's centres to support parents and carers who are able to work to give them the best chance of getting a job.
  
  
• www.parentlineplusforprofessionals.org.uk - One-stop for professionals
  
  
• www.playengland.org.uk - Play England offers expert advice and support to all those involved in the strategic development of children's play
  
  
• www.besomeonetotell.org.uk - Dedicated to issues around bullying
  
  
• www.hertsdirect.org/caresupport/bnftsadvc - provide advice and guidance on all types of financial issues, including the benefits and support available, how to manage your money and up to date government legislation.
  
  
• www.hertsdirect.org/admissions - for nursery school
  

• https://sharestreet.cwdcouncil.org.uk/ - A website designed to support people who work with parents, to share resources and learning, join discussions etc.

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