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A Healthy Lifestyle

Here are some sourced websites offering information and advice on creating a healthy life style for you and your family.  Children's Heart Foundation provides help and support to families of children with a congenital heart defect (CHD). The Lullaby Trust Is one of the UK's leading baby…

Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC)

Webinars are popular.  You can choose between a recorded webinar available any time or a live webinar where you can ask questions. Webinars  Foster Carers webinar (registration required) We are also on Twitter and Facebook, please click on the followin links for more information: @HMRCbusiness Facebook…

Information for Providers (including Free Entitlement)

This Page is for Childcare providers EY3 form to tell Ofsted about certain changes to individuals, including names, addresses and any start or leave dates. Click on is link to find the Form: Early years and childcare providers: EY3 changes to individuals Free Entitlement Providers (Including…

Leisure and Recreation

Leisure and recreation West Berkshire has activities and events aimed at families for all different age groups. We also have plenty of parks and outdoor space where families can enjoy the outdoors together for free. Please use the section below to find links to Parks/…

Leisure and Recreation

In this section we have a range of leisure and recreational activities for you to take part in, ranging from art and craft activities to something more active in the sporting range. There are some groups which are specifically for those children with special educational…

Looking at Becoming a Childminder in West Berkshire?

If you are considering registering as a Childminder in West Berkshire, before you apply to OFSTED, you need to consider the requirements to be Ofsted compliant. In West Berkshire we do offer our own approved pre-registration childminding course, please contact us to put your name down for…

Mental health helplines

Whether you're concerned about yourself or a loved one, these helplines can offer expert advice. Anxiety UK Charity providing support if you've been diagnosed with an anxiety condition. Phone: 08444 775 774 (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5.30pm) Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk Bipolar UK A charity helping people living with manic depression or bipolar…

Mermaids

A leading LGBTQ+ charity. Empowering and giving suport to thousands of people - both online communities,local community groups, helpline services, web resources,events and residential weekends. https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/

Money Matters

Financial difficulties are common and can be distressing for many families. There are several charities and services offering support and advice to help you take back control and manage your finances efficiently. For information and advice on saving money, budgeting, benefit entitlements, debt management and…

Pre-schools

A Pre-school Is an early years setting where young children under statutory school age have the opportunity to learn through activities, play and social interaction. Offers short sessional care on a term time only basis. Some provide wrap around care or extended hours for a…

Suicidal thoughts

Suicide is the act of intentionally taking your own life. Suicidal feelings can range from being preoccupied by abstract thoughts about dying, wishing you were dead, wanting to disappear, or feeling that people would be better off without you, to thinking about methods of suicide,…

Terms and Conditions of Use

By registering with this website, you agree to these terms and conditions ("Terms").  Please read the Terms carefully as they set out your rights and obligation.  They also provide information on how you can submit material (“Content”) and how this will be used. IF WE…

Training and Employment

Training and employment can be accessed by everyone living or working in the West Berkshire area. Young people aged 16 or over and no longer in full time secondary education can choose to enrol on an apprenticeship, a traineeship, or part time or full time…

What is a Childminder?

Childminders: Look after children in their own homes, Required to register with Ofsted Can look after 6 children under the age of 8 years, 3 of which can be under 5 and 1 of which can be under 1 at any one time (permission can…

What is a Day Nursery?

Day Nurseries are: Open between the hours of 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday all year round (excluding Bank Holidays). Required to register with Ofsted. Access free entitlement funding for 2,3 & 4 year olds. Offer part time and full time care. Inspected by Ofsted to ensure…

What is an Out of School Club?

An Out of School Club: Provides out of school care for school aged children They are required to register with Ofsted if they provide care for children under 8 years of age, for more than two hours per day and more than 6 days per year. They can…

Youth Clubs

Youth clubs are places where young people can go to meet their peers and participate in activities such as music, football, basketball, table tennis, or video games, or religious activities. Some youth clubs can have a particular focus, such as music, spiritual/religious guidance and advice…
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