4Children (formerly the Kids’ Clubs Network)
City Reach, 5 Greenwich View Place, London, E14 9NN
Telephone: 020 7512 2100
Email: Info@4Children.org.uk
www.4children.org.uk
CAPT – Child Accident Prevention Trust
22-26 Farringdon Lane, London, EC1R 3AJ
Telephone: 020 7608 3828
Email: safe@capt.org.uk
www.capt.org.uk
Working Families
Supports working parents and carers and offers free fact sheets on flexible working, maternity leave and childcare on their website.
1-3 Berry Street, London EC1V 0AA
Telephone: 020 7253 7243
Email: office@workingfamilies.org.uk
Free legal helpline: 0800 013 0313 – for parents and carers
www.workingfamilies.org.uk
Basic Skills
Citizens Advice Bureau
Childcare Approval Scheme
Helpline: 0845 767 8111
www.childcareapprovalscheme.co.uk
Crossroads
Can provide advice and trained support workers if your child has complex needs.
Telephone: 0845 450 0350
Contact a Family
Supports families with disabled children.
Helpline: 0808 808 3555 – where you may be able to discuss your needs with other parents in your area.
Bookstart
A national scheme offering free books to children.
www.bookstart.co.uk
Daycare Trust
National childcare charity.
21 St. George’s Rd, London SE1 6ES
Telephone: 020 7840 3350
Email: info@daycaretrust.org.uk
www.daycaretrust.org.uk
Early Support Programme
A Government initiative to improve services for disabled children and their families, especially those under the age of three. For an ‘Early Support Family Pack’ call 0845 602 2260 and quote reference ESPP1.
www.earlysupport.org.uk
Early Years Equality
Offers support for ethnic minority parents.
Telephone: 01244 310 569
Email: eyequality@tiscali.co.uk
www.earlyyearsequality.org
Forum for maintained nursery schools and Sure Start Children’s Centres
www.early-education.org.uk/nsfnewhome.htm
Fathers Direct
Useful information for dads.
www.fathersdirect.com
Equal Opportunities Commission
Advice on parental rights in the workplace.
Telephone: 0845 601 5901
www.eoc.org.uk
Gingerbread
Advice line freephone service.
Telephone: 0800 018 4318
www.gingerbread.org.uk
HomeDad
Supports fathers who are staying at home to raise their children.
www.homedad.org.uk
NCH
Helpline: 0845 762 6579
www.nch.org.uk
Kids
Play and opportunity for disabled children.
6 Aztec Row, Berners Road, London N1 0PW
Telephone: 020 7359 3635
Email: enquiries@kids.org.uk
www.kids-online.org.uk
National Association of Toy & Leisure Libraries
Telephone: 020 7255 4600
Email: admin@playmatters.co.uk
NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children)
Helpline: 0808 800 5000
www.nspcc.org.uk
National Childbirth Trust
For info and support for pregnancy, birth and early years parenting.
Alexandra House, Oldham Terrace, London W3 6NH
Enquiry Line: 0870 444 8707
Email: enquiries@national-childbirthtrust.co.uk
www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com
National Childminding Association (NCMA)
Information on choosing a childminder and drawing up contracts.
Royal Court, 81 Tweedy Road, Bromley, Kent BR1 1TG
Telephone: 0845 880 0044
Email: info@ncma.org.uk
www.ncma.org.uk
National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA)
For a list of day nurseries and tips on choosing childcare.
Oak House, Woodvale Road, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 4AB
From June 2007:
Unit 13, Pennine Business Park, Longbow Close, Bradley Road, Huddersfield, HD2 1GN
Telephone: 0870 774 4244
www.ndna.org.uk
Family & Parenting Institute (NFPI)
430 Highgate Studios, 53-79 Highgate Road, London NW5 1TL
Telephone: 020 7424 3460
Email: info@familyandparenting.org
www.familyandparenting.org
Parentline Plus
A UK registered charity which provides a free 24-hour helpline and offers support to anyone caring for a child.
Telephone: 0808 800 2222
www.parentlineplus.org.uk
One Parent Families
Information and advice for parents bringing up children on their own.
Telephone: 0800 018 5026
www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk
Parents Online
Learn about your child’s early education, interactive links and information about online safety.
www.parents.org.uk
Pre-School Learning Alliance
For info on pre-school provision.
Telephone: 020 7697 2500
www.pre-school.org.uk
Home Start
Offers friendship, support and practical help to parents with young children.
www.home-start.org.uk
Counselling Directory
www.counselling-directory.org.uk