| Hertfordshire Childrens Centres |
Here you will find out about Children's Centres in Hertfordshire and the services they provide. |
| SureStart |
Sure Start is the Government programme to deliver the best start in life for every child, bringing together early education, childcare, health and family support. |
| Department for Education |
The Government site for information on schools and children and young people. |
| Families in the Foundation Years |
A useful site providing information and advice on a range of issues for you and your child from pregnancy to age five. |
| The Sunflower Centre |
An online service offering information, support and advice in dealing with domestic abuse. |
| Shout out for a Sure Start |
Sure Start Children's Centres are providing real help and support for young children and their families. |
| Early Support |
Early Support is for families with disabled children under five and anyone who regularly works with them. |
| Herts Direct Family Information Service |
The Family Information Service gives information and advice on a wide range of childcare and children’s services in your local area. |
| Volunteer Centre Three Rivers |
Ever thought of volunteering? You could learn new skills, share your existing ones, develop new interests or make new friends. The volunteer centre can help you find a voluntary role within an organisation which suits you. |
| HomeStart Watford |
Home-Start (Watford & Three Rivers) is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of young families where there is at least one child under the age of five. |
| Jobcentre Plus |
Jobcentre Plus is part of the Department for Work and Pensions and can help people find full or part time work. |
| Ofsted |
Information for parents or carers on a range of information regarding childcare and providers. |
| National Childminding Association |
Information for parents about childminders and support for childminders or those considering becoming one. |
| Breastfeeding NHS |
For information, advice and support about breastfeeding. |
| Childline |
Support for children on a whole range of issues. |
| Pit-a-Pat-a |
The aim of Pit-a-pat-a baby massage is to teach safe strokes to parents/carers enabling you to build a more confident parent/infant relationship. Pit-a-pat-a baby massage offers you the opportunity for positive touch, promoting understanding and mutual respect between you and your baby.
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| ChatterboxBabies |
A unique Baby Signing class, taught by a qualified Speech and Language Therapist with over fourteen years experience. |
| Smokefree Hertfordshire |
Get support to stop smoking from trained stop smoking advisors. |
| Twins Club |
The South Bucks and Watford Twins Club for parents and carers of twins, triplets or more, living in the areas of Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Watford, Beconsfield, the Chalfonts, Gerards Cross, Amersham and Chesham. |
| NSPCC |
The charity that aims to end cruelty to children in the UK. |
| Family Lives |
Family Lives is a national charity that works for and with parents and anyone bringing up children. Volunteers are all parents and they offer a free phone and online support service. |
| The Grandparents' Association |
A national charity supporting grandparents and their families, providing advice and information. |
| Be Grand |
Although the Be Grand website for grandparents has now closed, there are some useful links for you to follow for helpful advice and information. |
| Netmums |
Netmums is a unique local network for Mums or Dads, offering a wealth of information on both a national and local level. |
| Mums of Steel |
Outdoor fitness sessions for you and your baby. Gentle exercise to regain pre-pregnancy fitness. |
| Child Accident Prevention Trust |
The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) is a leading UK charity working to reduce the numbers of children and young people injured in accidents. |
| Bookstart |
Bookstart is a national programme that encourages all parents and carers to enjoy books with their children from as early an age as possible. |
| Playskill |
Playskill is a Charity which has set up a parent and child Playgroup for pre-school children aged 1-5 years, with Special Physical Needs. The group meets in term-time in Watford, on a Monday a.m. and is run by a skilled team, including a Physiotherapist. Occupational and Speech and Language Therapist.
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