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Finding and choosing childcare
Finding and choosing childcare can seem scary. Here is some information and advice to help you find the right type of care for your child. Last reviewed February 2022Funded childcare places for 2 years olds
Check if your 2-year-old is entitled to funded childcare in Suffolk. Your 2-year-old child may be eligible for up to 15 hours funded childcare (also known as early education entitlement) a week at a day nursery, preschool playgroup, or with a childminder. Childcare Funding is…Help with paying for childcare
There may be some help with paying for childcare through the following: Childcare element of Working Tax Credit: Contact the tax credit helpline on 0345 300 3900. Childcare Vouchers You exchange a part of your salary for childcare vouchers with Tax and National Insurance savings. You will need to discuss…Childcare Symbols
Ofsted Outstanding Where Ofsted has judged a provider "Outstanding" at their last inspection, they offered excellent care and education, and were led and managed well. Children are well motivated, very eager to join in and consistently demonstrate the characteristics of effective learning. Look at the…Cambridgeshire, Essex and Norfolk websites
If you live near the border of Suffolk, the websites below may be useful: Cambridgeshire Cambridgeshire County council Cambridgeshire Directory of services - Local clubs, organisations and support groups: Essex Essex County council www.essexconnects.org.uk - Local clubs, organisations and support groups: Norfolk Norfolk County council Norfolk Directory - Local clubs,…Carrying out any caring responsibilities for a child
Do you have any children that are dependent on you? If yes, do you need help with your parenting/caring responsibilities? Follow the links on this page to find out about: Childminders, children's centers, holiday schemes and other child care options Support for children with…Night terrors
Many children experience nightmares and night terrors, but most grow out of them. They don't cause any long-term psychological harm to your child. Night terrors are very different from nightmares. A child having night terrors may scream and thrash around, and may not recognise you…Support and childcare for early years children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
At Suffolk County Council we promote equality and inclusion, particularly for disadvantaged families, children in care, children in need, children with disabilities and children with special educational needs. This includes working with parents/carers and providers to remove any barriers to accessing early education and to…Raising low self-esteem
We all have times when we lack confidence and don't feel good about ourselves. But when low self-esteem becomes a long-term problem, it can have a harmful effect on our mental health and our lives. What is self-esteem? Self-esteem is the opinion we have of…Worried about your teenager?
It can be difficult for parents to tell whether their teenagers are just "being teens" or whether there is something more serious going on. Many of the symptoms listed below can often be attributed to normal teenage behaviour. However, if you're worried, it can be helpful…