Albany Science College - Useful Websites For Parents

For Parents

www.chorley.gov.uk/getupandgo Get up and go events take place all year round and we are continually setting up new activities.

www.parentpages.co.uk
The national directory of services aimed at parents. Information on local schools, tutors, nurseries, pre-schools, childcare, childminders, days out etc. Also lists many local and national charities offering advice and support for children or parents with disabilities, special needs, adhd, autism and other learning difficulties.

www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents
The latest and widest range of public service information from the UK government. A parent can search for their local childcare providers, nursery and schools (including extended schools), children’s centres and the databases of all local services for parents. Elsewhere on the Direct.gov site parents can also search for jobs and learning opportunities, transport information etc.

http://www.lancspartners.org/helpdirect/
Help Direct is working with a large number of local organisations and community groups to provide and develop support for you to get the most out of life in the following areas:

Health and fitness
Home and garden
Feeling safe in your home and community
Learning and leisure
Managing finances
Mobility and transport
Community groups and involvement
Getting the right help and support
Relationships and families
Employment, volunteering and training

Telephone 0303 333 1000 for Chorley area

www.topmarks.co.uk
Articles written by practicing teachers designed to help with the education of your child. Has an educational games section.

www.bbc.co.uk/learning/adults
Lots of information about getting into learning.

www.bbc.co.uk/parenting/your_kids
Advice for parents ranging from babies to teens.

www.adviceguide.org.uk
Part of Citizens Advice, Adviceguide provides information on your rights, including benefits, housing, family matters and employment, and on debt, consumer and legal issues.

www.cmoptions.org
Child Maintenance Options (CMO) is an information and support service for parents going through separation or divorce, or raising a child alone. The service is impartial and provides information on practical issues such as housing, employment and money. 0800 988 0988 (free phone).

www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents
Practical advice and answers to frequently asked questions about chat rooms, mobiles, gaming, social networking and grooming. There is an option to subscribe to a Parent Internet Safety Email.

www.relate.org.uk
The Uk’s largest provider of relationship counselling, offering workshops, mediation, consultations and support face-to-face, by phone and online. The primary aim is to strengthen and maintain family relationships.

www.netmums.com
Netmums is a social network offering support and advice for mums and is the largest site in the UK. It is locally based and connects parents with each other and with services within their local area. Linked to the Community Practitioners’ and Health Visitors’ Association.

www.onespace.org.uk
Single Parent Action Network (SPAN) is a nationwide network of one parent families and organisations representing many different backgrounds and culture. Aims to empower families living in poverty and isolation.

www.cafamily.org.uk
Contact a Family is the only UK-wide charity providing advice, information and support to the parents of all disabled children irrespective of disability or health condition. Can put parents in contact with other families.

www.respect.uk.net
Offers information and advice to people who are abusive towards their partners and want help to stop. Email address: info@respectphoneline.org.uk. Phone number: 08451228609

www.nct.org.uk
National Childbirth Trust is a charity for parents providing information and support through pregnancy, birth and early days of parenthood.

www.childcarelink.gov.uk
Help and support with childcare, work advice and lots more.

www.family.go.com
Family fun and entertainment ideas, run by Disney – activities, recipes etc. For all the family to enjoy.

www.besomeonetotell.org.uk
A site for parents concerned about bullying.

www.lancashire.gov.uk/find
Family Information Network Directory – A database for children and young people with varying needs and disabilities and their families. The database is a joint undertaking between Social Services, Education, Health, Voluntary Organisations and Parents and is based on voluntary submissions to comply with the statutory requirement to maintain a register of disabled children within the County.

www.adfam.org.uk
ADFAM - National organisation working with and for families affected by drugs and alcohol. Phone number 020 7928 8898.

www.barnardos.org.uk
Barnardo's vital services include: counselling, fostering and adoption, vocational training and disability inclusion. Phone number 020 8550 8822.

www.brook.org.uk
Brook Advisory Centres - Provides free and confidential sexual health advice and contraception to young people. Includes facts, rights, FAQ, and a game. Telephone number 0800 018 5023.

www.capt.org.uk
Child Accident Prevention Trust - National charity committed to reducing the number of children and young people killed, disabled and injured as a result of accidents. Telephone number 020 7608 3828.

www.cry-sis.org.uk
Providing self-help and support to families with excessively crying, sleepless and demanding babies. Telephone number 0845 10 228 669.

www.daycaretrust.org.uk
National childcare charity that provides information for parents, childcare providers, employers, trade unions, local authorities and policy makers. Telephone number 020 7840 3350.

www.edauk.com
Eating Disorders Association [adult] - Information and help on all aspects of eating disorders, including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, binge eating disorder and related eating disorders. (see pupil section for youthline help) Telephone number 0845 634 1414.

www.fflag.org.uk
Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays - FFLAG members are parents of lesbian, gay or bisexual sons and daughters. These young people and their families face serious homophobia in our society, which brings in its wake prejudice, bullying and alienation. Telephone number 01454 852418.

www.fpa.org.uk
The Family Planning Association - Our mission is to help establish a society in which everyone has positive, informed and non-judgemental attitudes to sex and relationships; where everyone can make informed choices about sex, relationships and reproduction so that they can enjoy sexual health free from prejudice or harm. Telephone number 0845 310 1334.

www.frg.org.uk
Family Rights Group - We are the charity in England and Wales that advises parents and other family members whose children are involved with or require social care services. We run a confidential telephone advice service for families. Telephone number 0800 731 1696.

www.gingerbread.org.uk
One Parent Families/Gingerbread is a national centre of expertise on lone parent family life. Provides a Lone Parent Helpline, membership scheme, resources for professionals and learning, training and employability programmes. Telephone number 0800 018 4318.

www.iwf.org.uk
Internet Watch Foundation - The UK Hotline for reporting illegal online content specifically:

Child sexual abuse content hosted worldwide and criminally obscene and incitement to racial hatred content hosted in the UK. Telephone number 0845 600 8844.

www.kidscape.org.uk
Kidscape - Bullying advice, helpline, information, anti-bullying resources and training. Helpline telephone number 08451 205 204. (Our helpline is for the use of parents, guardians or concerned relatives and friends of bullied children. If you are a child and are experiencing bullying problems, then please visit or ring Childline 0800 1111.)

www.missingpeople.org.uk
Missing People provides support for missing children, vulnerable adults and families left in limbo. We offer families of the missing specialist advice and practical support as well as searching. Helpline telephone number 0500 700 700.

National Council for One Parent Families has now merged with www.gingerbread.org.uk

www.talktofrank.com
National Drugs Helpline (FRANK) - Drugs information aimed at young people and adults. You can request free information leaflets, read stories and view FAQs. Online advice is available. Telephone number 0800 77 66 00.

www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
NHS Direct is here to make a difference to the lives of people in England, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We’re here for you whenever you have health worries and we have the knowledge and experience to give you real help and reassurance. Telephone number 0845 4647.

www.nspcc.org.uk
NSPCC - Our vision is ending cruelty to children in the UK. We believe cruelty is preventable and that through having an inspirational vision we will achieve much greater success for children. Telephone number 0808 800 5000 (24hr).

www.parentlineplus.org.uk
Family life today is complicated and Parentline Plus understands. We’re the leading national charity providing help and support to anyone caring for children – parents, grandparents, step-parents, relatives – for families living together as well as apart. Telephone number 0808 800 2222.

www.ofsted.gov.uk
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. Helpline telephone number 0845 601 4771. Complaint line 0845 601 4772.

www.rospa.com
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents - By providing information, advice, resources and training, RoSPA is actively involved in the promotion of safety and the prevention of accidents in all areas of life - at work, in the home, on the roads, in schools, at leisure and on (or near) water. Telephone number 0121 248 2000.

www.samaritans.org
The Samaritans provide confidential emotional support 24/7 to those experiencing despair, distress or suicidal feelings. Telephone number 0845 790 90 90.

www.youngminds.org.uk
YoungMinds is the UK's leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people and empowering their parents and carers. Telephone number 0207336 8445. Parents information service: 0808 802 5544.

For Dads

www.dads-space.com
Entertaining no-nonsense approach to parenting advice aimed at all fathers. Some information is based on first hand experiences. Also includes competitions, activities, toys and book reviews. More complex family matters including post separation parenting and divorce are also covered.

www.dadtalk.co.uk
Social networking site promoting fatherhood. Fathers can share ideas, find information and learn about parenting.

www.dad.info
Lots of links and support for fathers. Information on money, work, education etc.

www.twitter.com/dad
Twitter is a free service that lets you keep in touch with people through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question:What are you doing? Join to start receiving dad_info’s tweets.

Children's Centres

General information is on www.directgov.uk and www.lancashire.gov.uk

Children’s Centres in and around Chorley:

Astley and Buckshaw Children’s Centre
Buckshaw Primary School
Chancery Road
Astley Village
Chorley
PR7 1XP Tel: 01257 248980

Duke Street Children’s Centre
Duke Street
Chorley
PR7 3DU Tel: 01257 276253

Clayton Brook Children’s Centre
Clayton Brook Primary School
Great Greens Lane
Clayton Brook
Bamber Bridge
PR5 8HL Tel: 01772 310150

Coppull Primary School and Children’s Centre
Coppull Primary School
Park Road
Coppull
Chorley
PR7 5AH Tel: 01257 791237

Highfield Children’s Centre
Wright Street,
Chorley
PR6 0SL Tel: 01257 262441

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