I am a parent

Man, woman and child
If you are bringing up a child you will know that it can be the greatest pleasure and the biggest challenge. Between childbirth and leaving home a child needs you to keep them safe and to support them; at school, in relationships; if they’re bullied, or the bully. This is a great responsibility and your child’s attitudes to education, work and life will almost certainly be affected by their experiences in these early years.

As well as providing parks and play areas, your council provides schooling and a host of other services to support you and your child. With the other organisations, listed on this page, you will find essential advice and support for you and your child.

You can also help us to improve our services. We respect your views and if you have any comments about this page, suggestions, or advice that would help other parents and carers, please use the contact us button and send us your ideas.

Schools and education

Information about schools and education for parents.

Admissions to schools,   Educating your child at home,   Free school meals,   Nursery schools,   School term dates,   Special educational needs,   The music service

Libraries

Information for parents about libraries.

Children and young people's library,   Library 'Bookstart' scheme,   Library services

Register a birth

Registration information for parents.

Naming ceremonies,   Registering a baby's birth

Financial matters

Information and advice about financial matters for parents.

Benefits and school welfare services,   Care to Learn,   Working tax credit

Transport

Information and advice for parents about transport.

Road safety for parents,   Transport to schools

Leisure and recreation

Information for parents about leisure and recreation activities.

BMX and skate parks,   Festival of Youth Sport (FOYS),   Grimsbury Farm,   Nature reserves,   Play areas,   Sports centres,   The Hub,   What's On Guide - Young People?,   Youth centres

Caring for children

Information about caring for children.

Adoption and fostering,   Babysitting,   Carers,   Child protection,   Children's centres in South Gloucestershire,   Disabled children, young people and their families,   Drugs and alcohol,   Family Link,   Health and safety,   Parenting and family support,   Positive parenting,   Separation and divorce,   Young mums

Working with children

Information and advice about working with children.

Childcare staff supply scheme,   Early Years vacancy bulletin,   Out of school work,   Working in childcare

Childcare

Information and advice for parents about childcare.

Childcare,   Childcare - useful links,   Children, young people and families,   Grants and tax credits,   Looking for childcare,   Work-life balance

Other pages

You may find the following pages from this site helpful.

Nursery Education Grant