Articles on Parents and Carers (126)

  1. Free school meals (FSM)

    Free school meals is a government initiative which provides children with a nutritious meal during term time. You can apply for free school meals if your child is in full time education and you receive any of the following benefits: Universal Credit (provided you have an…

  2. The Future of Youth and Community Adventure Play (2025-2030)

    The Council has been reviewing the youth and community adventure play services we offer, alongside the wider offer available through schools, libraries, parks, and leisure facilities to shape the future of services locally.  The vision is to deliver excellent services and provide even more opportunities…

  3. GDPR information

    Below we have put together relevant information about the GDPR: PACEY: GDPR guide EY Alliance: preparing for GDPR NDNA: data protection FAQ's Data Protection fee Should you have any queries, please contact the Early Years Advisory Team

  4. Going into and leaving care

    Explore the sections below to access information if you are a child or young person coming into care or leaving care:

  5. Health and Development Reviews

    Health Visitors offer services to families within our children’s centres, family hubs and local health centres to provide services to families in locations close to their home. After attending antenatal classes and being seen at home by midwives, there will be a new birth visit…

  6. Health and wellbeing (birth to 5)

    This section aims to provide health related advice, guidance and information about local health services available to prospective and new parents and to children under the age of 5:

  7. Health and wellbeing (over 5s)

    This section aims to provide advice and guidance about health services available to children over 5 years old. Please feel free to explore the different sections below:    

  8. Health and wellbeing (pre-birth to 19)

    This section aims to provide health related advice, guidance and information about local health services available to prospective and new parents, and to children fron birth to 19:

  9. Health during pregnancy

    In this section you can access information on how to look after your health and on health services available during pregnancy: 

  10. Health visiting

    Health visiting services Health Visitors offer services to families within our children’s centres and local health centres to provide services to families in locations close to their home. After attending antenatal classes and being seen at home by midwives, parents will receive information and support…
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