We have listed some local and national organisations which you may find useful when looking for childcare, training in childcare, employee information, employers' information and also general advice and information. The 'Other websites' section on this page contains the weblinks for these local and national organisations.
Childcare information
Daycare Trust
The Daycare Trust is a national childcare charity. It provides information for parents, childcare providers, employers, trade unions, local authorities and policy makers.
National Day Nurseries Association
The National Day Nurseries Association is the national association of day nurseries in the UK.
The National Childminding Association
The National Childminding Association is the only national charity and membership organisation that speaks on behalf of registered childminders in England and Wales.
Pre-school Learning Alliance
The Pre-school Learning Alliance represents and supports 16,000 community pre-schools in England.
4 Children
4 Children aims to ensure that all children and their parents get the support they need in their community – starting from the early years, through to their out-of-school and teenage years.
Government information
ChildcareLink
The ChildcareLink website can help in finding different types of childcare and early education in local areas.
SureStart
SureStart is the government's programme to deliver the best start in life for every child by bringing together early education, childcare and health and family support.
Department for Education and Skills
The Department for Education and Skills aims to give children an excellent start in education, enabling young people to equip themselves with life and work skills and encouraging adults to achieve their full potential through learning.
HM Revenues and Customs (tax credits)
Child tax credit and working tax credit are part of the government's programme for tackling poverty and making work pay.
OfSTED
In addition to school inspections Ofsted undertakes reviews of local education authorities (LEAs), the private, voluntary and independent nursery sector and independent schools (including independent special schools).
Child Support Agency
The Child Support Agency assesses, collects and pays child support maintenance, ensuring that parents who live apart meet their financial responsibilities to their children.
Training information
CACHE
CACHE develops courses and qualifications for people who work, or want to work, in childcare.
Childrens Playlink
Childrens Playlink is a support charity for member organisations made up of school clubs, nurseries, playgroups, creches and holiday playschemes.
Employer and employee information
Daycare Trust
Daycare Trust is a national childcare charity. It provides information for parents, childcare providers, employers, trade unions, local authorities and policy makers.
Dti - Department of Trade and Industry
The Dti offers information, advice and guidance for employers and employees about work issues.
Parentalk
Parentalk is dedicated to providing support for parents in the workplace, employers and professionals supporting parents. We assist working parents in successfully juggling the twin demands of being a responsible parent and a responsible employee and offer a practical focus for employers committed to supporting this valuable section of their workforce.
ACAS
Acas aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. We provide up-to-date information, independent advice, high quality training and we work with employers and employees to solve problems and improve performance.
Others
Child Accident Prevention Trust
The Child Accident Prevention Trust is a national charity in the United Kingdom committed to reducing the number of children and young people killed, disabled and seriously injured as a result of accidents.
NSPCC
The NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) is the UK's leading charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children.
Childline
ChildLine is the free 24-hour helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call the helpline on 0800 1111 about any problem, at any time - day or night.
Real Nappy Project
The Real Nappy Project provides information and advice on the use of real nappies, including lists of local suppliers, loan packs, home visits, demonstrations and talks. The project also administers the 'money off' incentive scheme funded by the council. Real nappies can save parents hundreds of pounds and reduce waste substantially. South Gloucestershire's residents have been given an incentive to use real nappies.
1 Big Database
A list of support services for Children and Young People jointly maintained by South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset councils, The Care Forum and Connexions.
See the 'Other websites' section on this page for links to all of these organisations.