OFSTED www.ofsted.gov.uk
Ofsted is the inspectorate for children and learners in England. Ofsted contribute to the provision of better education and care through effective inspection and regulation. Ofsted is a non-ministerial government department accountable to Parliament. They provide impartial information about the quality of education and care.
HMRC www.hmrc.gov.uk
This page provides links to information and guidance about tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs) on employer-supported childcare. Here you will find information and guidance about the new tax and NICs exemptions on childcare or childcare vouchers provided by employers.
DfES www.dfes.gov.uk
The Department for Education and Skills was established with the purpose of creating opportunity, releasing potential and achieving excellence for all.
DIRECT GOV www.direct.gov.uk
Information and advice about pre-school, school, the national curriculum, special educational needs, exams, choices at 16, university and higher education
SURESTART Click here to visit the Sure Start website
Sure Start is the government programme to deliver the best start in life for every child. They bring together, early education, childcare, health and family support.
NCT www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com
The National Childbirth Trust (NCT) offers support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. THE NCT aims to give every parent the chance to make informed choices, with services, activities and memberships fully accessible to everyone.
KENT’S CHILDREN’S INFORMATION SERVICE Click here for their website
Kent's Children's Information Service provides high quality information to parents/carers throughout Kent. They offer up-to-date comprehensive, accurate and impartial information and guidance about childcare, training and other relevant childcare issues.
NETMUMS www.netmums.com
Netmums is a unique local network for Mums (Or Dads), offering a wealth of information on both a national and local level. Once you have registered on your local site you can access details for all kinds of local resources, from child-friendly cafes to childminders, places to go and much, much more.
