Information for Parents

To make it easier for you to find the information and services that you may need in your parenting role, we have developed this area just for you to bring them all together in one area.

 

 
    Admissions to Schools                 Family Information Service
    Childcare & Early Years               Information for Parents & Carers
    Free School Meals                       School Choice Advice
    Home Education                          Financial Support
    School Meal Service
    Transport to Schools
    Parent & Carer Toolkit

 

    Children & Family Care
    Education Welfare
    Looked After Children
    Parent Partnership

Follow the links below to learn more about the services we provide and can provide access to:

Staffordshire Family Information Service:  A free information service.  Find childcare in your area, understand your maternity/paternity rights, learn about free places.   

Childcare: The Childcare and Early Years Unit is responsible for ensuring that the early years and childcare needs of families in Staffordshire are met. We work with children, parents and carers.  As well as giving information to parents and carers, we have a range of support, training, advice and funding for childcare providers and early education services throughout Staffordshire

Staffordshire Children's Trust: Brings together all services for children and young people in the County to focus on improving outcomes for all children and young people.

Children and Family Services: Children and Family Social Work Teams provide advice, support and social work to families - parents, children and other carers. They can provide access to a range of services designed to support families under pressure and to assist parents to care for their own children.

Protection for Children: The Staffordshire Safeguarding Children Board brings together representatives of each of the main agencies and professionals responsible for helping to protect children from abuse and neglect.

Family Services Directory:  A free searchable database of services, events, activities and organisations specifically for children and families.

In addition to the above there are some national websites which can also provide access to help and support:

DirectGov/parents:
A government website with a wide variety of information for parents and carers.

Parent's Centre:
A government sponsored website with information and support for parents on how to help with a child's learning; including advice on choosing a school and finding childcare.

Last Modified: 25/08/2010 13:53:20
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