Parent and Carer Zone

Information and Guidance

If there is a subject you would like to get more information on, which does not appear on this page, please contact the Family Information Service and they will try to provide the information and update the website.

Abuse and protecting children

• Signs of abuse guide from the NSPCC.
• NSPCC abuse information leaflet form children 8-11
• Protecting children
• Report a concern about a child

Activities

• Stuff 2 do in Cheshire - a range of activities for young people in Cheshire. 

Childcare (Looking for, choosing and information)

• Childcare information from Directgov
• Concerns and complaints about childminders and day-care providers 

Dental Care

• NHS Choices guide to children's teeth - This guide explains how to keep children's teeth healthy

Divorce and Separation

• Divorce and Separation - Advice from Directgov

Education

• Absence from school
• Exams, tests and The National Curriculum
• Home education 
• Special Education Needs (SEN) A Guide for Parents and Carers
• Welfare at school

Fathers

• The difference a Dad makes - A leaflet that talks about the impact a father has on a child's life.

Funding and Benefits  

• Money, tax and benefits advice from Directgov

Legal

• Family Issues and the Law.
• Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) looks after the welfare of children involved in family court proceedings.

Managing behaviour

Practical information in a range of leaflets can be found on the NSPCC website

• Encouraging Better Behaviour (PDF, 1MB)
• Out Alone (PDF, 906KB)
• Toddler Tips for Parents by Parents (PDF, 362KB)

Social care services for children

• Contact and Referral team - The first point of contact to talk about help for yourself, a relative or friend.

Students

• Care to Learn - If you’re under 20 and have one or more children, Care to Learn can help with the cost of your childcare while you're learning

Support and help

• Parent Line Plus - We’re here because parents are the most important person in a child’s life.
  

Teenagers

• 14 years + - A guide to options at age 14 years and older.
• 16 years +. - Information on your choices after 16 years of age.
• Education Maintenance Allowance
• Got a teenager - Parent-to-parent support, informal advice, useful information.
• Your Teenager website.
• Kooth - Online counselling for teenagers.
• Coping with disruptive teenagers - Factsheet from Relate

If you are looking for another Service, please take a look at the website Help4Me and enter Cheshire in the area to search.