The following agencies offer information and advice on parenting and family issues. These agencies can also refer you to other appropriate helpful organisations.
NEW PRE-SCHOOL OPENING IN MONKSTON PARK IN JANUARY 2012
Ducklings pre-school group has been offering quality childcare in Milton Keynes for over 10 years with sites in Westcroft, Emerson Valley and Tattenhoe. They are pleased to announce the opening of a new site at Monkston Park community Centre, scheduled for January 2012.
Ducklings offers a safe, caring and stimulating environment in which children can learn as they play. All Managers are qualified to or working towards level 4/5 and the vast majority of our practitioners hold a level 3 qualification. The facilities at Monkston Park include a spacious hall, kitchen area, children’s toilets and a safe enclosed garden. Children are welcome from 2 years of age until they move on to school. Government funded sessions are available and all types of childcare voucher are accepted.
Session times are 9.15 to 11.45 and 12 to 2.30 with a lunch club provided for those who require full day care. To find out more and to register your child please contact Clare on 07796 503761 / 07963 604768.
You can visit our website at www.ducklingspreschool.co.uk
See the leaflet here: http://kentshill-monkston-pc.org.uk/LEAFLET DUCKLINGS.pdf | |
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KINGSTON'S NEW CHILDREN'S CENTRE OPENS
This new and exciting joint venture between MKC & Surestart is now open 3 days a week. Coffee mornings on Monday/Wednesday/Friday at 9.30 a.m.and afternoons 1.00 until 3.00 p.m..
It's for any family member with a child under five.
It's just beyond TESCO'S entrance in the courtyard on the left.
Phone 586472
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| MK PARENTING SERVICE | |
Provides information and support for parents
and Carers in MK, including FREE courses
and workshops | |
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Phone: 01908 258056
e-mail: Carmen.Kane@milton-keynes.gov.uk | |
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| PARENT PARTNERSHIP SERVICE | |
Independant information,advice,guidance and support.
For Parents/Carers of a child with an identified
special educational need. | |
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Phone: 01908 254516
e-mail via: www.mkweb.co.uk/education/home.asp | |
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| CHATS COUNSELLING SERVICE | |
Counselling for young people between the ages of
6 to 14 years. at the City Centre Counselling Centre | |
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| Phone: 01908 231131 for an appointment | |
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| CONNEXIONS | |
An advice and guidance service for all young people
aged 13 - 19 and up to 25 for those with special
needs. Aims to ensure a smooth transition into adult
life. | |
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Phone: 01908 232808
Web site: connexionsmKOB.com | |
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| PARENTLINE PLUS | |
A free and confidential help and advice line, plus a range
of leaflets and publications available. | |
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Phone: 01707 630100 (24 hours)
Web site: www.parentlineplus.org.uk | |
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| CHILDRENS LEGAL CENTRE | |
Provides a wide range of information and legal advice
via its web site and telephone recorded information
service. | |
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Phone: 01206 872466
Web site: www.childrenslegalcentre.com | |
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| HOMESTART - UK | |
Provides support, friendship,and practical help to
families with children in their own home as well as a
range of groups for parents. | |
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Phone: 0800 0686368
Web site: www.home-start.org.uk | |
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| NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR ONE PARENT FAMILIES | |
| Information and advice for lone parents. | |
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Childcare link freephone: 0800 0960296
Web site: www.childcarelink.gov.uk
Daycare Trust hotline: 020 78403350
Web site: www.daycaretrust.org.uk | |
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| RAISING TEENAGERS | |
Tips and advice on bringing up teenagers. Leaflet available
as a download free from the NPFI e-parents web site. | |
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| Web site: www.e-parents.org | |
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| CHILDLINE PROTECTION | |
A free national lepline for children of all ages who are
in trouble or in danger. Also information available on
child related issues. | |
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| Web site: www.childline.co.uk | |
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| DISABLED PARENTING | |
For disabled people who are parents and for their families,
friends and supporters. Information, advice and support. | |
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Phone: 07802 410450
Web site: www.disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk | |
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