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Administration & Support Services
ECM - Common Core of Skills and Knowledge for the Children's Workforce
The Common Core of Skills and Knowledge for the Children's Workforce sets out the basic skills and knowledge needed by people (including volunteers) whose work brings them into regular contact with children, young people and families. It will enable multi-disciplinary teams to work together more effectively in the interests of the child. The skills and knowledge are described under six main headings: Over time we expect everyone working with children, young people and families will be able to demonstrate a basic level of competence in the six areas of the Common Core. In the future, the Common Core will form part of qualifications for working with children, young people and families and it will act as a foundation for training and development programmes run by employers and training organisations.
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Every Child Matters (ECM ): Change for Children
Every Child Matters: Change for Children is a new approach to the well-being of children and young people from birth to age 19. The Government's aim is for every child, whatever their background or their circumstances, to have the support they need to: - Be healthy
- Stay safe
- Enjoy and achieve
- Make a positive contribution
- Achieve economic well-being
This means that the organisations involved with providing services to children - from hospitals and schools, to police and voluntary groups - will be teaming up in new ways, sharing information and working together, to protect children and young people from harm and help them achieve what they want in life. Children and young people will have far more say about issues that affect them as individuals and collectively.
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Every Child Matters: The Framework for Inspection of Children's Services
We inspect and regulate to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. The new Ofsted brings together the wide experience of four inspectorates to make a greater difference for every child, and for all young people and adult learners, in England. Their educational, economic and social well-being will promote our success as a country.
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Third Sector is the UK’s Leading Publication
Third Sector is the UK’s leading publication for everyone who needs to know what’s going on in the voluntary and not-for-profit sector. Many of our 80,000 readers are chief executives, trustees and senior managers in charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Others are parliamentarians, lawyers, finance professionals and private sector executives concerned with corporate responsibility. Third Sector offers unrivalled coverage of the whole range of voluntary sector concerns through the printed magazine, the website, and a range of conferences and events.
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Allergies
British Allergy Foundation
Information and support to sufferers and their families. Leaflets, fact sheets and regular newsletters are available. In addition they run a help line and support groups throughout the country.
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Inside Story
Allergies Food Allergy, Food Intolerance, Diabetes and other Special Diets. A resource site for those on special diets, or with food allergies and sensitivities.
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Breast Feeding
Breastfeeding Network
Aims to be an independent source of support and information for breastfeeding women and others. They run a service that automatically connects you to your local Breastfeeding Supporter
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The La Leche League
The La Leche League International mission is: To help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother
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Child Development
Save The children
Long-term development and prevention work to help children, their families and communities to be self-sufficient. We learn from the reality of children's lives and campaign for solutions to the problems they face.
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Childcare
Best Bear
A service listing recommended childcare agencies near you and offering researched information on all areas of childcare.
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ChildcareLink
A national website that helps you find useful information about childcare and holds details of local childminders, nurseries, playgroups and more.
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Daycare Trust
Runs a helpline for parents with general childcare queries. Their web site contains information on childcare options and details of financial support available to pay for childcare.
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National Childminding Association
Can provide parents with information to help find and choose a childminder. Offer a range of factsheets designed to inform parents about the different types of childcare on offer and the factors to consider when choosing childcare.
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Tinies - The Childcare Experts
Nursery and Nanny Jobs | Find a nanny and other childcare in the UK Tinies Childcare provides a wide range of services for parents and childcarers. We help families looking for childcare and for nannies and childcarers looking for employment. Childcare advice, and information on providing a permanent or mobile creche. Contact us for all your childcare needs.
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Childhood Education
Schoolzone
Said to be one of the biggest and most used web sites in the UK. It has up to 600,000 users month and can reach teachers, parents, students, businesses and schools/LEAS.
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Children's Learning
BBC Parent's Music Room
The BBC Parents' Music Room is a new web site that encourages all parents, irrespective of their own musical ability, to support their child's musical development at home from the very earliest stages.
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Family Support
Care for the Family
Care for the Family is a national charity which aims to promote strong family life and to help those hurting because of family breakdown. We couldn't do this without the help of our supporters - people like you. Together we can strengthen marriages, support parents and help the bereaved. We do this through events, resources, training and networks of befrienders.
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Cerebra
Cerebra is a unique charity set up to help improve the lives of children with brain related conditions through researching, educating and directly supporting children and their carers. We recognise the child with a disability as a child first and foremost and try to work for them as children rather than for their disability. We want to improve their lives and help them be comfortable with their world, giving them the chances for experiences and enjoyment that all children should have. We aim to spread understanding and tolerance of all neurological conditions, leading to a culture of inclusion. In which children can make a choice about their life's direction and participate fully in society. Cerebra services add value to the child by taking a holistic approach. Fun, happiness and letting children (and their families) enjoy their childhood are very important to us. Parents of disabled children can feel very alone and bewildered by all the services and information out there. Cerebra's Parent Support Department aim to help by offering information, support and various services that parents have told us would help them. Examples of ways the charity helps are: ALL OUR SERVICES ARE FREE
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Home Start (UK)
Home-Start is the UK's leading family support organisation for families with children in the 5+ age group. Home-Start volunteers provide emotional and practical support and friendship to families in their own homes. By doing so they represent a lifeline for many families when things are difficult.
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Mencap
Mencap is the voice of learning disability. Everything we do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability and their families and carers
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Nationa Childbirth Trust
We help over a million mums and dads each year through pregnancy, birth and early days of parenthood. We offer antenatal and postnatal courses, local support and reliable information to help all parents.
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National Family and Parenting Institute
The National Family and Parenting Institute (NFPI) is an independent charity working to support parents in bringing up their children, to promote the well being of families and to make society more family friendly.
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Scope
Welcome to Scope, the disability organisation in England and Wales whose focus is people with cerebral palsy. Our aim is that disabled people achieve equality: a society in which they are as valued and have the same human and civil rights as everyone else.
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Sure Start
Sure Start is a government programme which aims to achieve better outcomes for children, parents and communities by: - increasing the availability of childcare for all children
- improving health and emotional development for young children
- supporting parents as parents and in their aspirations towards employment
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The Single Parent Action Network (SPAN)
The Single Parent Action Network (SPAN) has launched a new social networking website for single parents called One Space. It offers information and advice to single parents from parenting experts and other parents.
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Fun
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Funding
Big Lottery Fund
Every year the Big Lottery Fund gives out millions of pounds from the National Lottery to good causes. Our money goes to community groups and to projects that improve health, education and the environment.
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Health
Institute of Childrens Health
Through its innovative research and its high-quality training programmes, the Institute of Child Health has created a world-class centre for the study and treatment of childhood disease. Together with Great Ormond Street Hospital, it has made a major contribution to the health and well-being of children and their families worldwide
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Kids Teeth
Provides a parent's guide to looking after their children's teeth. It includes some very useful tips on how to encourage regular brushing.
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NHS Direct
Provides a large database of information about common complaints together with self-help advice. You can also speak to someone 24hours a day via the telephone helpline on 0845 4647.
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Patient UK
Information on health, self help and patient support groups. Also provides a directory of websites and provides NHS information.
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The National Asthma Campaign
Provides education and support to people with asthma. They run a helpline staffed by asthma specialist nurses and can put you in touch with local support volunteers.
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Immunisation
Immunisation
Government backed Health site giving concise information about all the immunisations and the reasons why they are recommended.
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Information & Guidance
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Lone Parent
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Parenting
Babyexpert.com
For every Mum & Mum to be. We've got all the info you need to support you during pregnancy, birth and your new life as a mum!
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BBC Parenting
This site provides information from things to play and do, baby learning, childcare, A to Z of support services, child health, hints and tips written by parents for parents and more www.bbc.co.uk/health/parenting
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Daycare Trust
Provides a helpline for parents with general childcare queries. Their web site contains information on childcare options and details of financial support available to pay for childcare.
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Mad Mums
Pregnancy and parenting advice web site, a web based community and discussion forum for parents of all ages and backgrounds
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Netmums
Netmums is a unique local network for Mums (or Dads), offering a wealth of information on both a national and local level. Once you have registered on your local site you can access details for all kinds of local resources, from child-friendly cafes to childminders, places to go and much, much more. In just a few clicks you chat with local mums in our coffee house, read other mums local recommendations and check out information on pre-schools or schools in your area - it’s all here, under one roof. Find out more about Netmums… To get the best out of Netmums, find your local site and register free.
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Parentline Plus
A source of help before a problem becomes a crisis! They provide help and information to anyone looking after a child including parenting courses
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Post Natal Illness
Association of Post Natal Illness
Offers advice and support to women suffering from postnatal depression. This support can include putting you in contact with other women who have previously suffered from postnatal depression
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Pregnancy
BirthChoice UK
Aimed at pregnant women to help them choose where to give birth. This could mean choosing a hospital, a birth centre, midwifery-led unit or a home birth
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Twin & Multiple Births Association
Offers support and information to anyone expecting or caring for twins, triplets or more. Their services include Twinline, a confidential helpline staffed by trained volunteers who are parents of multiples.
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Smoking Cessation
Giving Up Smoking
Giving up smoking requires preparation, determination, and support. And this site is here to help you with each of these. If you're thinking about giving up, have a look in
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Special Needs
Additional Needs
Provides information, activities and resources for teachers, pupils, parents and others who have an interest in additional needs
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AFASIC
Afasic is the UK charity representing children and young adults with communication impairments, working for their inclusion in society and supporting their parents and carers
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Autism Independent UK
Society For The Autistically Handicapped. The Society exists to increase awareness of autism, together with well established and newly developed approaches in the diagnosis, assessment, education and treatment. The main goal is to improve the quality of life for persons with Autism.
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Children's Trust Tadworth
The Children's Trust is a national charity working with children who have multiple disabilities and complex health needs. We are based at a 24 acre site in Tadworth, Surrey but offer our services to children from across the UK. The Trust offers a unique combination of skills and experience in meeting the complex needs of children with profound disabilities.
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Contact a Family
Contact a Family provides support, advice and information for families with disabled children, no matter what their condition or disability. Contact a Family became a registered charity in 1979 and we have nearly 30 years of experience of working with families with disabled children. Our vision
Contact a Family's vision is that all families with disabled children are empowered to live the lives they choose to live, and achieve their full potential, for themselves, for the communities they live in and for society. Contact a Family's mission and purpose is to remove the barriers imposed by society which prevent families with disabled children achieving their full potential, and to empower these families to live the lives they want to lead.
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Deaf Parenting Project
Set up to improve information and resources for deaf and hard of hearing parents. They also run a thriving Deaf parenting email group that you can join through the web site
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Disabled Parents Network
Run by disabled parents, their allies and family members, disabled people who would like to be parents in the future and others who are already grandparents. They offer a telephone helpline, a support network across the country and a quarterly newsletter for members.
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy Trust
The SMA Trust is a UK registered charity working to fund medical research into Spinal Muscular Atrophy. The ultimate goal is to find a cure, but equal emphasis is given to finding ways of alleviating the symptoms for those suffering from the disease. The Trust was set up in 2003 by the Knight family following the discovery that Ben Knight had Type III SMA. Over £1.7 million has been raised for The SMA Trust over the past three years and is being used to support a number of Spinal Muscular Atrophy research projects. The year 2007 marked the Trust's first solo commission, providing nearly half a million pounds to a major research programme at Oxford University
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The Children's Trust Tadworth
The Children’s Trust is a national charity working with children who have multiple disabilities and complex health needs. We are based at a 24 acre site in Tadworth, Surrey but offer our services to children from across the UK. The Trust offers a unique combination of skills and experience in meeting the complex needs of children with profound disabilities.
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Toy Libraries
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