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
Sure Start
Sure Start 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
The purpose of the Department for Education is to make this the best place in the world for children and young people to grow up
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 authorities (LAs), the private, voluntary and independent nursery sector and independent schools (including independent special schools).
Child Maintenance Options
The Child Options Service 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.
Free Childcare for training and learning for work
This is a Government scheme that pays for Ofsted registered childcare for parents wanting to learn new skills or train for a better job.
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.
BERR - Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
The BERR offers information, advice and guidance for employers and employees about work issues.
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.
1 Big Database
A list of support services for Children and Young People and their families jointly maintained by South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset councils.
See the 'Other websites' section on this page for links to all of these organisations.