Links
10 minute NSPCC Connect the DOTS training for parents
Learn about a variety of actions you can take to help prevent child abuse and neglect.
COVID-19
Please click on the heading above to take you to the government website containing the latest information and advice on Coronavirus. The NHS website contains additional information on COVID-19.
SEND Information, Advice and Support Service
The Parent Partnership Service providing Cambridgeshire’s SEND information, advice and support service offers impartial and confidential advice to parents and carers who have a child or young person with special educational needs (SEN) or a disability, or have concerns that their child has special educational needs.
Cambridgeshire County Council - information for children and families
The County website provides lots of helpful information for children and families.
Cambridgeshire Child and Family Centres
Child and family centres offer groups, events, activities, courses and support for families with children aged 0-19.
Here is the current timetable of activities in Cambridge City.
Parental guide to the Early Years Foundation Stage
This booklet provides parents/carers with guidance on your child’s learning and development in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Online safety advice from the NSPCC
This webpage provides support and advice on how to keep your child safe online. A specific poster about online safety for under fives is available here.
Guidance on managing bowel and bladder issues, with suggested fluid intake levels
ERIC published guidance for schools on managing bowel and bladder issues. It reports that many children don’t drink enough fluids during the day, which can exacerbate bowel and bladder difficulties. For children aged 1-3 years the NICE 2010 guidelines for preventing constipation recommend 900-1000ml of fluid daily, increasing to 1000-1400ml of fluid for children aged 4-8 years.
NHS healthy lunchbox tips
The NHS has produced tips for preparing tasty, varied, healthy packed lunches which you may find useful.
Healthy Teeth
Tooth decay can start early in life. It is recommended that you take your child to the dentist even before their first tooth comes through. Find a local dentist here. Please use these links to find out more about toothbrushing, taking care of teeth and gums and information on healthier homemade snacks.
Building resilience in young children
This booklet sets out information on how to help boost a child’s ability to bounce back from life’s challenges and thrive.
Family Line
This service offers support for adult family members via telephone, text, email and web chat
Domestic Abuse Helpline
This service offers 24 hour support for women and children experiencing domestic violence. Further information on gaslighting is available here and support is also available at Women’s Aid.
Bright Sky is a free to download mobile app that provides information and support around domestic abuse awareness.
Learn about a variety of actions you can take to help prevent child abuse and neglect.
COVID-19
Please click on the heading above to take you to the government website containing the latest information and advice on Coronavirus. The NHS website contains additional information on COVID-19.
SEND Information, Advice and Support Service
The Parent Partnership Service providing Cambridgeshire’s SEND information, advice and support service offers impartial and confidential advice to parents and carers who have a child or young person with special educational needs (SEN) or a disability, or have concerns that their child has special educational needs.
Cambridgeshire County Council - information for children and families
The County website provides lots of helpful information for children and families.
Cambridgeshire Child and Family Centres
Child and family centres offer groups, events, activities, courses and support for families with children aged 0-19.
Here is the current timetable of activities in Cambridge City.
Parental guide to the Early Years Foundation Stage
This booklet provides parents/carers with guidance on your child’s learning and development in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Online safety advice from the NSPCC
This webpage provides support and advice on how to keep your child safe online. A specific poster about online safety for under fives is available here.
Guidance on managing bowel and bladder issues, with suggested fluid intake levels
ERIC published guidance for schools on managing bowel and bladder issues. It reports that many children don’t drink enough fluids during the day, which can exacerbate bowel and bladder difficulties. For children aged 1-3 years the NICE 2010 guidelines for preventing constipation recommend 900-1000ml of fluid daily, increasing to 1000-1400ml of fluid for children aged 4-8 years.
NHS healthy lunchbox tips
The NHS has produced tips for preparing tasty, varied, healthy packed lunches which you may find useful.
Healthy Teeth
Tooth decay can start early in life. It is recommended that you take your child to the dentist even before their first tooth comes through. Find a local dentist here. Please use these links to find out more about toothbrushing, taking care of teeth and gums and information on healthier homemade snacks.
Building resilience in young children
This booklet sets out information on how to help boost a child’s ability to bounce back from life’s challenges and thrive.
Family Line
This service offers support for adult family members via telephone, text, email and web chat
Domestic Abuse Helpline
This service offers 24 hour support for women and children experiencing domestic violence. Further information on gaslighting is available here and support is also available at Women’s Aid.
Bright Sky is a free to download mobile app that provides information and support around domestic abuse awareness.