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.

Hertfordshire's Family Information Services

The Family Information Service provides information and guidance on all childcare services and facilities (both registered and unregistered) that are currently available for children 0-19 and up to 25 for young people with disabilities. This also includes information on the nursery education grant, childcare vouchers and childcare cost as well as where parents can go for all types of parent support.

You can find more information at www.hertsdirect.org/fis or call them on 0300 123 4052 or email fis@hertscc.gov.uk

Family Services Directory

This Directory brings together information about the range of services for children, young people, their parents, carers and professionals in Hertfordshire.

• www.hertsdirect.org/fsd

Hertfordshire Children's Trust Partnership

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

• www.hertsdirect.org/childrenstrust/

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

• 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.parentscentre.gov.uk - 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.parentchannel.tv/ - Parentchannel.tv is designed to support and encourage parents and carers of children aged 5-19, with a collection of videos addressing day-to-day questions and concerns spanning wellbeing, behaviour and learning.
  
  
• 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.healthpromotioninherts.nhs.uk - Health promotion in Herts provide a lot of useful material for children's centres and extended schools, e.g .hand hygiene. Follow this link to view their library of available material.
  
  
• 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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