White Hart Lane
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 4AF
Tel: 01256 423816
Fax: 01256 423825
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VSF on 25th May between 12pm and 2pm at the Orchard, White Hart Lane, Basingstoke - An opportunity to hear from the new Basingstoke and Deane Borough ... more
Children's Services
Children's Services works to ensure that the Every Child Matters/Children Act 2004 is implemented effectively in Hampshire. The five desirable outcomes for children from the Act are: Being healthy by promoting healthy choices; Staying safe by providing safe homes and stability; Enjoying and achieving by supporting learning; Making a positive contribution in your community by promoting positive behaviour; Achieving economic well being by being economically active
Basingstoke Voluntary Services worked with the Children's Centres, the Hampshire Childcare and Family Information Team and the Basingstoke and Deane Early Years to produce a Signpost Leaflet for Families with Young Children
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Hampshire County Council provides services and information on children's services including Adoption and Fostering, Alcohol and Drugs, Bullying, Childcare, Child Protection and Welfare, Looked after Children, Missing Children, Parent Support, Support for Disabled Children, Teenage Pregnancy The Hampshire Childcare and Family Information Team (Cfit) is a free, confidential and impartial childcare and early education information service for parents and carers. They provide information on childcare, early education and related services in Hampshire for children and young people aged 0 -19 (including those with additional needs). The Hampshire Family Information Directory offers parents and practitioners the ability to search for information about childcare and family services in their local community, in other neighbouring authority areas and nationally. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has an Early Years and Childcare Co-ordinator as over the past two years, early year's provision has been given a higher profile within the Council's corporate priorities. Affordable and high quality child care, early education and play opportunities are recognised as being crucial in enabling parental choice for children's early learning and social development, in tackling poverty, in promoting adult learning and influencing work/life balance choices. Telephone 01256 488488 for more information Sure Start Children's Centres aim to give every child the best possible start in life. They are places where families can easily access a range of different services to support them, including: Information and advice on family support services; Drop-in sessions for parents, carers and childminders; Access to early education and childcare for children under five; Access to child and family health services; Links with Jobcentre Plus, further education and training opportunities. In Basingstoke and Deane we have 11 Children's Centres across the Borough. Check here to find your nearest Children's Centre Extended Schools provide a range of services and activities, often beyond the school day, to help meet the needs of children, their families, and the wider community. Click here to find the Basingstoke and Deane Extended School Co-ordinators
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