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Useful Sites
Our Friends & Partners
Nanny Share - meet families - share childcare costs
Helping you meet nearby families to share the costs of childcare. Get in touch with families in your local area with similar childcare needs, so that together you can share, save money and get the childcare you need.
Tinies – Childcare & Nanny Agencies
Tinies provide a wide range of services for parents and families who are looking for child care and for nannies and child carers who are looking for employment. Tinies are the biggest childcare and nanny agency in the UK.
Suggested Sites
ACAS
ACAS have very clear information for maternity and parenting issues. They produce easy to understand free leaflets on all major issues relating to work, benefits, entitlement etc. You can also telephone them and ask for advice.
BBC - Parenting
Your options when choosing childcare, plus help when paying for it.
Care Commission
The Scottish commission for the regulation of care.
Childcare Approval Scheme
All you need to know about the Governments Approval Scheme for Home based childcarers.
ChildcareLink
For National and Local Childcare information. ChildcareLink provides details of local childcare providers in England as well as general information about childcare.
CSSIW
Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) encourages the improvement of social care, early years and social services by regulating, inspecting and reviewing, and by providing professional advice to Ministers and policy makers.
Daycare Trust
The Daycare Trust is the leading charity, campaigning for affordable childcare for all.
Department for Work and Pensions
This is a really good site to find out what are the tax breaks and benefits you as a parent have a right to receive.
Directgov - Work and Families
Gives advice and guidance on all areas of maternity and family issues you can also get a personalised statement of the maternity leave and pay that you may qualify for, also an interactive calendar to help you plan your maternity leave. It also gives advice on issues such as parental leave.
Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
Covers all issues relating to maternity and parenting and also gives clear advice about eligibility requirements to request flexible working.
HM Revenue & Customs
Information and guidance: about tax and NICs exemptions on childcare or childcare vouchers.
NCMA
The National Childminding Association (NCMA) believes every child should reach their full potential. They work with registered childminders and nannies, as well as other individuals and organisations to ensure families in every community in England and Wales have access to high quality home-based childcare, play, learning and family support.
NICMA
The Northern Ireland Childminding Association (NICMA), works to support and develop registered home-based childcare. A voluntary organisation with charitable status, NICMA provides a range of services to support Childminders, parents and children.
Ofsted
The governing and regulatory body for all nurseries and childminders in England and Wales.
REC
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) is the trade body that supports and represents the recruitment industry. REC's Mission is to be recognised as the informed choice of the recruitment community, influencing government and business today for the benefit of Members and the future employment market.
Women and Equality
Information and guidance: about tax and NICs exemptions on childcare or childcare vouchers.
SCMA
The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) promotes childminding as a quality childcare service.
Work Smart
Maternity Alliance gives advice to pregnant women and new parents.
Useful Sites
all about you
A women's UK lifestyle website, that offers childcare advice and support.
BBC Kids
Fun learning resources for school and at home. The BBC on line site gives you ideas for activities with your children centered around their favorite BBC characters. Aimed at varying ages and always with education and personal development in mind.
Coaching Mums
Have you just gone back to work but you feel that you have changed and you want something different? Are you a new mum who has a business idea but lack confidence to move forward? Perhaps you are anxious about balancing work with motherhood? Coaching Mums works with bright, professional women to define their own version of balance, and achieve fulfilment and success in their careers and businesses.
Disabled Parents Network
A membership organisation run by and for disabled parents. They operate a Peer Support Register that is open to all disabled parents, circulate a Newsletter to members and run a Support Service which is operated by disabled parent volunteers.
Everywomen
The UK's premier community site for women offering impartial information and advice, expert opinions, resources and services to women.
Early Years Educator Magazine
EYE magazine is the leading monthly magazine for early years' professionals. The magazine was launched in May 1999 as a voice for and nursery nurses. Each issue of EYE consists of a potent mix of a practical project and poster, a themed supplement, a range of professional articles, debate and opinion, book reviews and resources.
Find-A-School-UK
This website enables parents locally, nationally and globally to locate independent private schools in the UK most suitable for their children.
GreatDad
GreatDad provides Pregnancy Tips and Advice for Expectant Dads. The website also provides Parenting Information for New Dads, Single Dads, and Stay-at-Home Dads.
Gurgle
A social networking site for parents from Mothercare.
Morton Michel
Insuring childcare providers since 1964.
Mumsnet
A wealth of information and helpful advice on all aspects of parenting. Mumsnet is an online network of parents pooling their knowledge on everything from how to get a baby to sleep through the night to the best places to go on holiday with a 5 year old.
Netmums
Unique local network for Mums (or Dads), offering a wealth of information on both a national and local level.
Parents in Touch
Guidance through all stages of education and child development.
Supernanny
A parenting website which offers expert advice and articles on all aspects of family life, a thriving forum, competitions and a directory which is full of useful parenting contacts.
Other Useful Sites
BabyGROE
Charity and information service designed to help parents make informed and natural parenting choices.
Babylicious
An award-winning range of frozen baby & kid's food that tastes just like you made it yourself. Babylicious and Kiddylicious meals use high quality, wholesome ingredients like those you'd find in your own kitchen cupboard. No salt, sugar, additives or preservatives.
Baby Sensory
Baby Sensory classes provide hundreds of simple activities designed to stimulate the senses and help with your baby's development.
Jo Jingles
Music and singing classes with an educational slant for babies and children aged from 6 months to 5 years of age (7 or 8 in some areas) in more than 500 centres around the country.
Jobs4mothers
An online job board for mum's looking for flexible part-time work in the South East.
Kidz Craft
Craft kits for children's craft parties and craft activities. A creative and fun birthday party idea. Kids love to create things. Kidz Craft have an excellent choice of craft party kits.
Kids Days Out
Information on day's out for children throughout Britain, with details of wheelchair access.
Mad Academy
Provides lively music and movement classes for preschool children. Mad Academy combines fun, songs and high energy dance with carefully structured learning.
Preschool Learning
Activities, free lesson plans, kids games online, healthy preschool snacks, coloring pages and other resources for parents & teachers.
Primary Times
A comprehensive what's on/what to do/where to go guide for parents of primary school children in the UK and Ireland.
TIPS
Founded by Sharon Trotter, author of Breastfeeding: the essential guide. This site provides evidence based advice for parents on breastfeeding, baby skincare, cup feeding and lots more.
Tumble Tots
Learning through play, Tumble Tots builds confidence that lasts a lifetime. The leading active physical play centre encourages children to develop physical agility, balance and co-ordination through structured play.
Work Life Balance Centre
Practical help for people feeling stressed out and trapped on the work treadmill. They help people take greater control of their lives and develop new ways of working and living.
Working Mums
Access to job opportunities that can give you the flexibility to gain a better work/life balance. Part-time and full-time, home or office-based, jobs in all sectors and covering all levels.
YogaBugs
Fun and creative yoga classes for children aged 2 to 7 years old.
Childcare Vouchers
Accor Services
The childcare voucher scheme that's easier for everyone. Making life/work better.
Allsave - Childcare Vouchers
With a reputation for innovation and excellent customer service, Allsave Childcare Voucher schemes are rather better than the average, reinforced by our ethical low fee and 100% client retention.
Busy Bees
They have a team of staff dedicated to the administration, management and development of Childcare Vouchers. 25 years devoted to childcare.
Early Years Vouchers
Their site provides information on the benefits of childcare vouchers to employers, carers, nurseries and working parents.
Sodexho Pass
Schemes are usually operated through a salary sacrifice arrangement... find out more information.
Shopping
The Baby Catalogue
10% off all products for mum and baby, from newborns to toddlers! The one stop 'baby shop'.
Baby List
Babylist is a unique advisory and supply service. They help new parents to source and select the right equipment for their new born babies finding what is the safest and most suitable for them.
Bebebel
Pre-order all your baby and toddler holidays essentials online and have them delivered to your holiday destination before you arrive. Buy online from their huge range of UK baby products.
Early Learning Centres
The familiar name on the high street and the website brings their special offers and great products into your home supplying a wide range of toys directly to your door.
Ethical Babe
Offers Organic, Natural & Fairtrade products for Babies & Children.
Fuzzykids
Range of children's clothing, accessories and gift ideas.
Labels 4 Kids
Specialises in name labels and name tapes. Great labels for children big and small.
Kids Music Store
A selection of kids cds, kids tapes, kids music tunes and and music for young children available online.
Mini Boden
The well known mail order business and their great catalogue for children of all ages. The website is good too and will give you pictures and update tracking of your order.
Monster Parties
Party supplies, balloons, banners, invitations, christening tableware, party bags and party bag fillers, art and craft products, party boxes, party games, hen and stag products, wedding supplies, candles, children's themed party supplies and much more.
The Naughty Seat
Offers a range of positive parenting and children's behaviour products including reward charts, star charts, behaviour charts and time out aids. Search their products and order online.
Tots Planet
Unique Baby Gift ideas, Personalised Baby & Newborn Baby Gifts.
Urchin
Nursery products so good that it is worth having a baby for! Great selection of goods and a good mail order catalogue.
Waterproof World
Quality outdoor clothing for children, including a wide range of waterproofs and wellies, school coats, skiwear and a summer range of wetsuits and UV protective clothing.
Young Sounds
Small independent record label/publishing company, dedicated to the production of high quality music for children.
Agencies
Gems - Childcare Agency
Providing a service to commercial clients and private families throughout the North East and can supply childcarers on either a temporary or permanent basis, hours to suit your individual needs.
Millennium Au Pairs
Agency based in South London, and places au pairs UK-wide, but especially in London, the South East of England & the Home Counties.
Sitters
They offer a National Babysitting service for parents.
Tinies – Childcare & Nanny Agency
Tinies provide a wide range of services for parents and families who are looking for child care and for nannies and child carers who are looking for employment. Tinies are the biggest childcare and nanny agency in the UK.
Directories
All 4 Kids UK
Directory for parents and childcarers: Useful up-to-date local, regional and national information.
Baby Directory
An A-Z of everything for pregnant women, babies and children.
Childrens Directory
A directory of websites related exclusively to children's services and activities. They can help you find days out, clothes, toys and much much more.
Early Years Online
Earlyyearsonline childcare portal provides a wide range of information for both childcare providers and parents alike. Everything from a childcare directory, forums and recruitment through to training courses and product reviews.
London Kidz
Directory of children's activities for London visitors - gives directions, maps and reviews.
Thomson Local
Search for businesses and services throughout the UK at the Thomson web site, with local information like weather, entertainment listings and ideas of places to visit.
Up my Street
The real life guide for everything in your local area.
Yellow Pages
This is Yellow pages online. You can search for services and companies in your area and is as detailed as you need it to be.
Useful Dependent & Eldercare Sites
Age Concern - England
The UK's largest charity working with and for older people.
Age Concern - NI
Age Concern Northern Ireland are committed to reducing poverty and fighting disadvantage, defeating ageism and recognising diversity, addressing social exclusion and promoting more effective and responsive public services for older people.
Age Concern - Scotland
For over 60 years, Age Concern Scotland has worked throughout Scotland to help make the lives of older people more secure, comfortable, dignified and enjoyable.
Age Concern - Wales
To improve the lives of all older people in Wales
Department of Health
Information on funded nursing homes: Providing health and social care policy, guidance and publications for NHS and social care professionals.
Directgov
Public services all in one place: Carer Attendance Allowance.
Help the Aged
International charity fighting to free older people from poverty, isolation and neglect.
The Pension Service
The Government has set up The Pension Service, which is part of the Department for Work and Pensions. It has been set up to improve the service you receive, whether you are already a pensioner or are planning for your retirement, no matter how far off it might be.
