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Useful childcare website links for parents and carers
www.ofsted.gov.uk
Ofsted (the Office for Standards in Education) is responsible for the regulation and registration of early education and childcare for children under 8 years of age (where the period of care is for more than two hours in any day), including childminders.
www.bromleycma.org.uk
BCMA supports childminders and families in the London Borough of Bromley. We promote childminding as a professional, high-quality and flexible form of childcare.
We raise the profile of childminders through special events and activities.
We provide information and resources to childminders and families.
www.workingfamilies.org.uk
Working Families is the UK’s leading work-life balance organisation. We help and give a voice to working parents and carers, whilst also helping employers create workplaces which encourage work-life balance for everyone.
www.bromleyfamilies.info/bromleyfamilies
Information for Bromley Families provides a directory of groups and services available for children, young people and their families, including:
- voluntary organisations
- activity groups
- Bromley services
- health services
- and many others that offer advice and support.
www.bromley.ac.uk
Bromley College of Further Education.
www.orpington.ac.uk
Orpington College of Further Education.
www.ndna.org.uk
National Day Nurseries Association is a national charity which aims to enhance the development and education of children in their early years, through the provision of support services to members. NDNA is dedicated to the provision, support and promotion of high-quality care and education for the benefit of children, families and communities.
www.hrmc.gov.uk/taxcredits
Information on Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit. Hotline on 0845 300 3900.
www.healthystart.nhs.uk
www.bookstart.co.uk
A national scheme offering free books to children.