Links

County Durham

http://www.surestartcountydurham.org

http://www.getoutthere.info
This is get out there, the young person's activity directory for the County Durham area.

http://www.family-learning.org.uk
Family Learning describes a wide range of activities and courses where parents, grandparents, children, carers, neighbours and friends are involved in learning together in County Durham.

http://www.be-enterprising.biz
Be Enterprising is a funded programme working in County Durham communities to encourage enterprise and self-employment. Enterprise Coaches based in community locations offer free one-on-one coaching, as well as flexible grants to help get you started.

National

www.artscouncil.org.uk
Arts Council England works to get great art to everyone by championing, developing and investing in artistic experiences that enrich people’s lives.

www.childline.org.uk
You can talk to ChildLine about anything - no problem is too big or too small. If you are feeling scared or out of control or just want to talk to someone you can call ChildLine.

www.citizensadvice.org.uk
The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free information and advice, and by influencing policy makers.

www.coursefinder.org.uk
The CourseFinder 14-19 database holds information on courses in North East England likely to be of interest to 14-19 year olds.

www.cwdcouncil.org.uk
The Children’s Workforce Development Council aims to improve the lives of children, young people, their families and carers.

www.daycaretrust.org.uk
We have been working since 1986 to promote high quality affordable childcare for all. We provide key information and factsheets about childcare.

www.direct.gov.uk
Directgov brings together the widest range of public service information and provides information on topics ranging from travel safety and parental leave to special educational needs and local NHS services.

www.everychildmatters.gov.uk
Every Child Matters: Change for Children is a new approach to the well-being of children and young people from birth to age 19. The programme places better outcomes for children firmly at the centre of all policies and approaches involving children's services.

www.homeoffice.gov.uk
The Home Office is the lead government department for immigration and passports, drugs policy, counter-terrorism and police.

www.ideasforthekids.co.uk
The UK's most comprehensive free online source of places to go and things to do with your kids

www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk
HMRC's purpose is to make sure that the money is available to fund the UK's public services. We also help families and individuals with targeted financial support.

www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
Jobcentre Plus is a government agency supporting people of working age from welfare into work, and helping employers to fill their vacancies

www.nspcc.org.uk
We want to see a society where all children are loved, valued and able to fulfill their potential.

www.nhs.uk
NHS Choices is a comprehensive information service that helps to put you in control of your healthcare.

www.ofsted.gov.uk
We inspect and regulate to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages.

www.parentscentre.gov.uk
ParentsCentre is an official Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) website for parents and carers. We aim to act as a reference book about the education system and a provider of information about the myriad issues relevant to you and your child.

www.parentlineplus.org.uk
Parentline Plus is a national charity that works for, and with, parents. Parentline Plus works to offer help and support through an innovative range of free, services - shaped by parents for parents.

www.qca.org.uk
Our job will be to develop the curriculum, improve and deliver assessments, and review and reform qualifications. We want to make sure that everyone can get the knowledge, skills and qualifications they need for life in the 21st century.

www.sportengland.org
Sport England is focused on the creation of a world-leading community sport system.

www.surestart.gov.uk
Sure Start is the Government programme to deliver the best start in life for every child. We bring together early education, childcare, health and family support

www.taxcredits.inlandrevenue.gov.uk
9 out of 10 families with children are entitled to tax credits. We can tell you which tax credits you are entitled to and the amount you may get.

www.ucas.com
We have a commitment to our customers to provide an efficient admissions/applications system for higher education in the UK.