Articles on Parents and Carers (127)
Free breakfast clubs in schools
From April 2025, some families will be able to start accessing free breakfast clubs lasting 30 minutes for their children before school, through the government’s new free breakfast club programme. To find out everything you need to know about free breakfast clubs, read the DfE's…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…From 9 month old: 15 hours government-funded childcare support for working families
If you are working, your child may be able to access 15 hours government-funded childcare support. Find out more on the sections below: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…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 TeamGoing 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: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…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: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: