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Directory resultsThe Care Act 2014
This advice and guidance is concerned with the Care Act 2014 and how if affects you if you are receiving services from Adult Social Care.
Teenage Pregnancy
Being pregnant and having a baby as a teenager can be a scary, confusing and complicated. Knowing where to get help and who to turn to for support is important. What financial help can I get? What will happen at school? Parents also need advice…
Free Childcare for 3 and 4 year olds - 30 hours (Extended Entitlement)
Working parents with 3 and 4 year old children may be entitled to an extra 15 hours a week of flexible free childcare giving them 30 hours childcare a week for at least 38 weeks a year (1140 hours a year). Free childcare is an…
Free Childcare for 3 and 4 year olds - 15 hours (Universal Entitlement)
All 3 and 4 year old children are entitled to a maximum of 570 hours of free childcare a year (15 hours a week for 38 weeks a year). Children can start with an approved provider the term after the child's 3rd birthday. Free childcare…
Tax-Free Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare is a Government scheme to help with the cost of childcare. Parents can open an online childcare account which you can pay into to cover the cost of childcare with a registered provider and the government will add to the account.
Childcare for children with special educational needs and disabilities
Children who have disabilities and their families are entitled to good quality, affordable, flexible childcare, just like any other child or family. Choosing the right childcare can be a difficult decision for every parent, particularly if your child has a special educational need or disability (SEND).…
3-4 years
Good communication is key to children's relationships and development. Your child is now becoming much more independent and will want to do more things by themselves, such as putting on their coat or getting in to the car. They will also want to talk and…
12 to 23 months
From 12 months onwards, children start to explore and try out new things. They begin to move around the room independently and enjoy playing with toys by themselves for a short time. They are also communicating and developing their language skills. You can help your…
Pregnancy
Congratulations on your pregnancy. It is a very exciting time for you and your family. Did you know that babies start to recognise their mother’s voice during pregnancy? Help your baby to communicate before they are born. There's lot's you can do. Below are some…
6-12 months
Leading health experts around the world agree the first 1001 days of a child’s development influence a child’s future more than any other time in their life. From 6 to 12 months, your baby will be developing quickly, babbling, gesturing and recognising some words. They…