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If you are a parent or carer, we hope you will find the following web links and documents useful.

Please note, although we recommend the links below we cannot be held responsible for the content of these external websites.
The internet is such an integral part of children's lives these days. It opens up so many educational and social opportunities, giving them acc...
Alton Towers The official web site of Britain's premier Theme Park, in Staffordshire. See pictures, movies and information on their world f...
Early learning and childcare can give your children a great start in life. It can give your child the chance to make new friends and learn new things in a safe and structured environment. Childcare can also give you lots more options too – whether you’re working, looking to get back into work or thinking about doing a course. Read this leaflet and you may find that childcare is more affordable than you think!
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Being a dad is a big job. You’re like a hero to your child and there’s no time off. They want you there to steady their bike, help them with homework, play football, read stories and make them laugh. So how do you get more involved with your kids? Read this little booklet and find out!
File size: 233KB (PDF File)
Social Networking Sites (Facebook, MySpace etc.) are great for catching up with friends but can have inappropriate content which isn't suitable for children. Read this booklet for more information.
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It is extremely important for children to stay safe online. Read these top tips to help them!
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A great booklet which explains the 6 Areas of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception) as well as giving top tips for mums and dads.
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Top tips room by room for parents and carers of children under five.
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An Agony Aunt’s guide for parting parents and their children.
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If you know a parent - mother, father or someone else with caring responsibility for a child in need of support or advice, one of the services in this leaflet might be able to help...
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An great booklet with information about the new framework for learning, development and care for children from birth to five.
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We all want children to go to schools where there is good behaviour, effective discipline and a safe and orderly environment where they can learn and thrive. To make sure everyone knows where they stand, this leaflet sets out the legal powers that schools have in relation to children’s behaviour; every parent’s responsibility for ensuring the good behaviour of their children; and what you as a parent can expect from the school, in return.
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Parents claiming some benefits can also claim free school meals for any of their children who are registered at a Staffordshire school and who would normally be at school at lunch time.
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A great PowerPoint presentation which explains each 'Jolly Phonic' action that the children are taught at Ashcroft (created by www.communication4all.co.uk)
File size: 4MB (PowerPoint File)
Talking to your baby from day one will help the two of you get to know each other, and gives your child a great start in life.
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This pack contains some ideas for grandparents on talking to children in everyday situations, sharing books together and enjoying nursery rhymes and music.
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When you are tired or busy and need to get the kids ‘out of your hair’, the easiest thing to do is let them watch TV. But is too much TV bad for children? And how much is too much? Read this article to find out more.
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Do you know how to keep your children safe online? Take this quick online quiz to find out!
Netmums, as a social network, is the biggest source of support and advice for mums in the UK. Uniquely, it is locally based, connecting parents with each other and with services within their local area.
All aspects of fatherhood are promoted on this social networking website where fathers can share ideas, find information and learn about parenting.
A positive relationship between parents is key to improving outcomes for children. This self-help website provides information and resources to parents who want to change their relationship for the better.
Parentline Plus is the biggest independent provider of parenting support in the country. We understand family life can be challenging and difficult: our strength is offering parent-to-parent support to work through problems and find practical solutions.
A great search engine for use by children - it will not bring up any unsuitable materials that other search engines can do.
Hector is a friendly dolphin who keeps children safe while they are using the internet. If a child accidentally stumbles onto a website which upsets or worries them, they simply click on a small cartoon hector. He immediately covers the screen with a beautiful underwater scene, and a reassuring message that the child has done the right thing, and now can go and get adult help.
For parents and carers thinking about a new job, new career, or a new direction, Monster helps you explore the possibilities and find the opportunities that are right for you in your area.
An interactive activity to help parents to learn about child safety on the internet. It includes quizzes so that you can check how much you know.
This website gives lots of information about how things are taught in schools today, and how you can help without causing confusion. Key stages, national tests, the National Curriculum, the National Literacy and Numeracy Strategies are all explained.
This website is your complete guide to making sure your child is safe on the road. Find out for yourself, then help them learn.
Health advise and information whenever you need it - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year - online, on the telephone and on digital TV.
'Every Child Matters: Change for Children' is a new approach to the well-being of children and young people from birth to 19. The programme places better outcomes for children firmly at the centre of all policies and approaches involving children's services.
The Grandparents' Association know that a special relationship can exist between grandchildren and grandparents and they help to provide support to enable this relationship to flourish. Their services include an advice and information line, welfare benefits advice, publications, support groups, and Grandparent and Toddler groups and mediation.