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Information Advice & Support for a young person
Are you aged 25 or under? Are you disabled or do you have special educational needs? Special educational needs are when you need extra support to learn things. The law says that you can get information, advice and support. You can come to us if…Personal Budgets for young people
Personal Budgets and Education, Health and Care Plans What is it? A Personal Budget is when the places that support you work out how much money they are spending on your support. For example, they might look at how much it costs to pay for…0-3 years: Helping your baby and toddler to be happy
Parents are very important! You are the centre of your child's life in the early months and years. Almost everything they learn comes from their relationship with you. Your love and care gives them security and confidence. They learn from you about feelings and emotions. …0-3 years: Helping your child to sleep
Sleep is very important for babies and toddlers. Their bodies and brains are growing and developing quickly - plenty of rest gives them the energy they need to learn and grow strong. Too little sleep can make children irritable and difficult and make it hard…0-3 years: Language and play advice
Children need to play and talk. They learn and develop by doing things and by exploring the world around them. Babies and toddlers learn to speak by listening to you so talk to your child as much as you can. Enjoy playing with your children. …0-3 years: Keeping children safe and sound
Your most important responsibility as a parent is to keep your child safe and free from harm. Learn how to prevent accidents, trust your instincts and don't take unnecessary risks with your child's life. Most important of all, watch your child when they are young,…0-3 years: Toilet training
When is it the right time for your child to stop using nappies? How will you teach them to use a potty or toilet? Many parents worry about toilet training and getting children 'dry'. Children develop at different rates. Try to be patient, don't rush…0-3 years: Understanding children's behaviour
Babies and young children behave the way they do so they can get their needs met, not to be 'naughty' or wind you up. They don't have the words to tell you how they are feeling or what they want, but they tell you with…11+ years: Bullying and friendship problems
Friends are very important to children. they thrive when they have supportive friendships and can be lonely and unhappy when things go wrong. There are many reasons why a child may be picked on or be aggressive or unkind to others. Your children need you…