Useful links

Below you will find a useful resource of government links and links to organisations aimed at providing support and information for parents and child related issues.

Childcare Choices - Childcare Funding
Government help with childcare costs for parents. This is a useful site where you can establish what help you are eligible for with childcare and can obtain your code for the funded hours for working families.

Education
The Department for Education is responsible for education and children’s services. Find out about the academies programme which provides schools with greater freedoms to innovate and raise standards.

Ofsted
Ofsted is the inspectorate for children and learners in England. They provide impartial information about the quality of education and care.

NDNA
The National Day Nurseries Association is dedicated to the provision, support and promotion of high-quality care and education for the benefit of children, families and communities. All of our nurseries are members of the NDNA.

National Childbirth Trust (NCT)
The National Childbirth Trust (NCT) offers support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood.

RCM
The RCM is the voice of midwifery, providing excellence in professional leadership, education, influence and representation for and on behalf of midwives.