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FORTH VALLEY REAL NAPPY NETWORK
Location:
Forth Environment Link,, 7 Stirling Business Centre,, Stirling, FK8 2DZ
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Useful Information
Details:
Forth Valley Real Nappy Network is a project run by the environmental charity, Forth Environment Link and was established in 2007 to promote real nappies as an alternative to disposables.
The network offer many services including: impartial information, loan packs, nappy demonstrations, and starter kits. We also attend many events and hold regular monthly nappuccinos.
For further information on Forth Valley Real Nappy Network contact Forth Environmental Link on 01786 449215, email kelly@forthenvironmentlink.org or visit the website www.forthenvironmentlink.org
Cost: Varies
Contact:
Name: Kelly Vincent
Telephone: 01786 449215
Email: kelly@forthenvironmentlink.org
Website: http://www.realnappycampaign.com
Posted Date:
18 Aug 2005
Reviewed Date:
09 Jun 2010
PARENTLINE PLUS
Location:
N/A
Area:
National
Sub Category:
Advice & Support
Details:
~ Parentline Plus is leading national charity providing help and support to anyone caring for children - parents, grandparents, step-parents, relatives - for families living together as well as apart.
~ ~ Support available by phone, email and through the website where you can find details in forums, articles, blogs, Q&A, Tips, Parents Comic, iparent.
~ ~ ~ Categories on the website include; ages & stages, you & your family, issues.
Contact:
Telephone: 0808 800 2222
Website: http://www.parentlineplus.org.uk
Posted Date:
01 Jun 2010
Reviewed Date:
CHILD TRUST FUND
Location:
N/A
Area:
National
Sub Category:
Benefits & Support
Details:
The Child Trust Fund (CTF) is a long-term savings and investment account created especially for children. Your child is eligible for a CTF account as long as:
- your child was born on or after 1 September 2002
- your child lives in the UK
- you receive Child Benefit for your child
- your child is not subject to immigration control
£250 voucher from the Government is given to start your child's account. All you have to do is claim Child Benefit for your child - the voucher will be sent out to you automatically. The account belongs to your child and when they turn 18, the money is theirs to use as they think best.
For more information on how to receive voucher and to open an account, visit the CTF website http://www.childtrustfund.gov.uk/ or telephone CTF Helpline 0845 302 1470, open 8am to 8pm 7 days a week.
* * * Click here for details on the Government's announcement regarding Child Trust Fund
Contact:
Telephone: 0845 302 1470
Website: http://www.childtrustfund.gov.uk
Posted Date:
16 Apr 2008
Reviewed Date:
26 May 2010
THE SCOTTISH GOOD EGG GUIDE TO IN-CAR CHILDSAFETY
Location:
N/A
Area:
Scotland
Sub Category:
Child Safety Advice & Support
Details:
The Scottish Good Egg Guide to keeping your child safe in the car is a website and guide which highlight areas where we could all improve on in-car child safety
- It offers good sound practical advice about buying, choosing and fitting a car seat.
- It is a must for all parents, grandparents and great grandparents.
- The website includes; Child Car Seat Guide, The Law, Retailer Guide, Free Seat Checks, Checklist, Competition, News, Partners, Downloads, Parent's Charter.
- * * You can download the complete In-Car Child Safety Guide by clicking here.
Contact:
Website: http://www.protectchild.co.uk
Posted Date:
17 Jul 2008
Reviewed Date:
26 May 2010
THE SCOTTISH GOOD EGG GUIDE TO IN-HOUSE CHILDSAFETY
Location:
N/A
Area:
Scotland
Sub Category:
Child Safety Advice & Support
Details:
The Scottish Good Egg Guide to keeping your child safe at home is a website and guide which helps you think about what YOU can do to make sure your children can always feel as safe as house in their own home!
- Information highlights the most common causes of injury to children in the home, with commonsense advice on the simple steps you can take to reduce the risk of accidents and make your home as child-safe as possible.
- Pages show advice regarding; Baby's Room, Kitchen, Lounge, Bathroom, Bedroom, Hall & Stairs, Garden.
- ** You can download the Complete In-Home Child Safety Guide by clicking here.
Contact:
Website: http://www.protectchild.co.uk
Posted Date:
17 Jul 2008
Reviewed Date:
26 May 2010
PARENTING HANDBOOK - a guide for parents and carers
Location:
N/A
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Advice & Support
Details:
A Guide for Parents and Carers of Children under 12 in Falkirk
- Contents - Positive parenting & self-esteem, All kind of parents, Never shake the baby, Bedwetting & sleeping difficulties, Temper tantrums, Smacking, Children with additional support needs, Babysitting, Children left alone, Child protection, Bullying, Parental substance misuse, Domestic abuse, Worried about a child?, Household hazards and Helpful organisations.
A Guide for Parents and Carers of Teenagers in Falkirk
- Contents - Adolescence & puberty, Friendships & peer pressure, Equality, ethnicity & diversity, Coming out, Depression & mental ill health, Loss & bereavement, Self-harming, Eating disorders, Sexual health, Teenage pregnancy, Sexual exploitation, Internet abuse & exploitation, Substance misuse, Missing from home, Anti-social behaviour.
Contact:
Name: Falkirk Child Protection Committee
Telephone: 01324 503812
Posted Date:
24 Feb 2009
Reviewed Date:
26 May 2010
PARENTING ACROSS SCOTLAND
Location:
N/A
Area:
Scotland
Sub Category:
Advice & Support
Details:
Parenting across Scotland is a partnership of charities which offer support to children and families in Scotland. We work together to focus on parenting issues. Support parents and families through information service and partners' helplines.
Useful links and helplines available for topics:-
Contact:
Website: http://www.parentingacrossscotland.org
Posted Date:
26 May 2010
Reviewed Date:
PARENTCHANNEL.TV
Location:
N/A
Area:
National
Sub Category:
Advice & Support
Details:
Parentchannel.tv ..............
- is a new online service designed to support and encourage parents and carers of children aged 5-19, with a collection of videos addressing day-to-day questions and concerns spanning wellbeing, behaviour and learning.
- features a collection of short and engaging videos with links to existing service for futher information and support, where needed.
Contact:
Website: http://www.parentchannel.tv
Posted Date:
26 May 2010
Reviewed Date:
WORK AND FAMILIES - benefits, rights, working & financial support
Location:
N/A
Area:
National
Sub Category:
Benefits & Support
Details:
* * LOOKING FOR WORK
Search for a job, training, career information, voluntary work - Help & Advice when apply for a job, Jobcentre Plus programmes & services, Looking for work and Planning a career.
* * PARENT INFORMATION
Information available about the practical support available to you - childcare, training and financial help, including Benefits, Tax Credits, Your Money. - - - please note: if you are looking for childcare in the Falkirk area, please click here
* * WORK AND FAMILIES
Find out what your rights in the workplace; Pregnancy & maternity rights, Paternity rights, Adoption rights, Parental leave & flexible working.
* * EXPECTING OR BRINGING UP CHILDREN
Basic information on benefits and other financial support when expecting or bringing up children including tax credits, child maintenance, child benefit.
Contact:
Posted Date:
06 Apr 2010
Reviewed Date:
YOUNG PEOPLE - WORK AND CAREERS
Location:
N/A
Area:
National
Sub Category:
Advice & Support
Details:
~ ~ ~ To find out more about work experience & volunteering, your rights & responsibilities at work, planning your future and getting your first job - click here.
Contact:
Posted Date:
06 Apr 2010
Reviewed Date:
CLICK CLEVER CLICK SAFE
Location:
N/A
Area:
National
Sub Category:
Child Safety Advice & Support
Details:
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- The internet opens up a wonderful world of entertainment, opportunity and knowledge.
- To help your children enjoy the internet safely, the UK Council for Child Internet Safety have developed the Click Clever Click Safe Code.
- It's been designed to act as an everyday reminder of simple good behaviours, to help you and your children avoid common risks online.
~ Zip It
~ Block It
~ Flag It
Contact:
Website: http://www.direct.gov.uk/clickcleverclicksafe
Posted Date:
06 Apr 2010
Reviewed Date:
TIPS & INFORMATION ON CHILDCARE
Location:
N/A
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Advice & Support
Details:
* * * Being a parent is often the most challenging and rewarding task which anyone will undertake and your child is unique, like most parents, you'll want the best for him or her.
* * * Choosing childcare is an important step for any parent and you need to find the type of childcare that will best suit your needs as well as your child's.
Falkirk Childcare Information Service can help you make an informed childcare choice, phone, email, visit the website for more information or download useful information leaflets:
> > > > Are you looking for childcare? Visit Falkirk Childcare Information Service website for details on childcare providers in your area.
Contact:
Telephone: 01324 506632
Fax: 01324 506604
Email: childcare@falkirk.gov.uk
Website: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk/childcare
Posted Date:
02 Dec 2009
Reviewed Date:
BABYSITTERS & HOME ALONE CHILDREN
Location:
N/A
Area:
Scotland
Sub Category:
Advice & Support
Details:
Is there a minimum age for a babysitter to look after a child and at what age can children be legally left home alone?
There is no specific minimum age for a babysitter (although 16 is often quoted). Parents or carers must adopt a common sense policy, with the babysitter being able to look after both himself/herself and the child.
Similarly, there are no legal guidelines regarding the age at which a child can be left at home alone. The rule of thumb is that the child should be able to look after himself/herself. Again, common sense should apply.
Having said that, under the Children and Young Person (Scotland) Act, 1937 it is an offence for anyone over the age of 16, who has responsibility for a child under that age to wilfully assault, ill-treat, neglect, abandon or expose the child. This may include bullying, frightening or causing suffering or injury to the child's health.
Contact:
Posted Date:
02 Dec 2009
Reviewed Date:
ONE PARENT FAMILIES SCOTLAND
Location:
13, Gayfield Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3NX
Area:
Scotland
Sub Category:
Advice & Support
Details:
One Parent Families Scotland works to ensure that all families, particularly those headed by a lone parent, have the support, information and confidence needed to play a full part in Scotland's economic and social life.
We provide help to lone parents through a variety of services:
A series of factsheets containing important information for lone parents about money, work, separation and divorce.
Contact:
Telephone: 0808 801 0323
Fax: 0131 557 7899
Email: info@opfs.org.uk
Website: http://www.opfs.org.uk
Posted Date:
08 Mar 2007
Reviewed Date:
01 Dec 2009
DOMESTIC ABUSE - Who to contact
Location:
N/A
Area:
Scotland
Sub Category:
Advice & Support
Details:
If you or your children are in danger and you need urgent help phone:
- The police – 01786 456000 or if you are in immediate danger phone 999. To speak to someone in the Police Domestic Abuse Unit, call 01324 678830.
- Your nearest Women's Aid group - Falkirk 01324 635661. Clackmannanshire 01259 721407. Stirling 01786 470897.
The domestic abuse helpline: 0800 027 1234 (24 hours).
Help with homelessness can be found through the Accommodation Resource Centre (ARC) 01324 503600 or out of hours contact 0800 587 4440.
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Scottish Domestic Abuse Helpline is available any time, day or night and won't show up on your phone bill - 0800 027 1234. It won't cost you anything, its completely confidential.
Scottish Domestic Abuse Website www.domesticabuse.co.uk has been designed with your safety in mind. Precautions have been taken for pages you view on our site cannot be traced at a later date by a third party.
Scottish Women's Aid www.scottishwomensaid.org.uk can offer information and support and local Women's Aid groups.
Contact:
Telephone: 0800 027 1234
Website: http://www.domesticabuse.co.uk
Posted Date:
26 Nov 2008
Reviewed Date:
01 Dec 2009
INTERNET SAFETY
Location:
N/A
Area:
National
Sub Category:
Child Safety Advice & Support
Details:
The following websites can help you find out what you need to know to keep your children safe when they use the internet.
Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre – www.ceop.gov.uk
Think U Know – www.thinkuknow.co.uk
Keep Your Child Safe on the Internet – Government Booklet
**** This information is for general use and is not a recommendation. We are not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
Contact:
Posted Date:
06 Nov 2009
Reviewed Date:
PLAY TALK READ
Location:
N/A
Area:
Scotland
Sub Category:
Useful Information
Details:
Isn't it great to see your wee one smile? Or chuckle in that way only babies can? You make a face, talk nonsense and tickle them - and now you're the funniest person on the planet!
Playing is good for everyone's mood. But having fun with you helps make your kid a smart cookie. Just playing, talking and reading gives your wee one a head start that works wonders. So enjoy yourself - play, talk and read with your wee one whenever you can.
Play, Talk, Read offers loads of ideas to add even more fun-filled, brain-building buzz to your time together. Click any tab for instant ideas to help you Play, Talk, Read anytime, anywhere.
Other sections include:-
Contact:
Website: http://www.infoscotland.org.uk/playtalkread
Posted Date:
08 Oct 2009
Reviewed Date:
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