Parenting Information, Workshops & Courses
- Sleep support
- Behaviour & routines
- Supporting learning at home
- Online safety & screen time
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- Age‑appropriate guidance
- Recording of any information evenings
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- Neurodiversity & SEND support sessions
Early Years Foundation Stage
What to expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage: https://foundationyears.org.uk/files/2021/09/What-to-expect-in-the-EYFS-complete-FINAL-16.09-compressed.pdf
Getting ready to start school: https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/preparing-for-school/
Be school ready: https://beschoolready.parentkind.org/Vrvd/p36?utm_source=Parentkind&utm_medium=BeeSchoolReadyPage
Support with potty training: https://eric.org.uk/potty-training/
Early Help & Family Support
“You don’t need to be in crisis to ask for support.”
Early Help – what it is and when parents might seek it
- Local Family Hubs / Children’s Centres
- Whitchurch family drop-in. Free drop-in running the first Wednesday of each month, 9.30am-11.30am- Whitchurch library
- Parenting helplines
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- Trained parenting practitioners will be ready to listen to you. The line is open Monday to Thursday from 9:30am to 4:30pm, and Friday from 9:30am to 3:30pm. Call 01743 250950.
- If you have concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing, please call First Point of Contact on 0345 678 9021.
External Agencies & Specialist Support
- Sleep & routines
- Mental health & emotional wellbeing
- Behaviour & parenting support
- SEND & neurodiversity
- Bereavement & trauma
- Cost of living & financial support
- Domestic abuse & family safety
- Young carers support
Wellbeing & Mental Health
“Looking after yourself helps you look after your child.”
Anxiety, low mood, and stress guidance
- Support for parents during:
- Local counselling or talking therapy
“Looking after yourself helps you look after your child.”
SEND and Additional Needs
- SEND code of practice
- Graduated response overview
- Links to:
- Support for:
Cost of Living and Practical Help
Parenting Information, Workshops & Courses
