DirectGov - Parents Page

Covers the following topics and more.
Includes a page to help parents find child care or schools by place or postcode.

Childcare

• Types of childcare
• Choosing childcare
• Help with childcare costs
• Nannies - qualifications and skills
• More about childcare

Preschool

• Nurseries, playgroups and reception classes
• Helping your child to learn
• Special educational needs in under five

Schools, learning and development

• Choosing a school
• Your child's welfare at school
• Special educational needs
• Extra-curricular activities
• More about schools, learning and development

Useful links

• Directgov website
• School Finder