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3-11 years: Helping your child to be happy
As your child grows up, they become more independent, but they need your love and care as much as ever. Friends, teachers and other people become important to them. But parents are still the most important people in a child's life! They love having your…3-11 years: Helping your child to learn
You are the most important teacher in your child's life - you can really make a difference to their learning. the value praise from you more than from anyone else - and it gives them the confidence they need to achieve. Sharing new experiences and…3-11 years: Self esteem and confidence building
Self-esteem and confidence are important. When children feel good about themselves, they tend to be happier, try harder and do better in school. They also have more friends, cope with any setbacks and fewer problems as teenagers. Children thrive when they feel successful and important…3-11 years: Understanding children's fears
It is common for young and growing children to become frightened of people, events or possible disasters during childhood. Usually, these worries don't last for long because children understand things better as they get older. Sometimes a fear becomes so strong that it stops a…Adding your service to 'Help & Support Manchester'?
To keep the directory as up to date as possible, we ask that organisations and services register, to allow you to either create a new entry or take ownership of an existing entry and update it as and when you need to. If you notice something…Advocacy
Gaddum Centre Advocacy and Advice services can support you as a Manchester resident to understand your choices, know your rights and express your views in order to ensure you are being treated fairly. Please see the Gaddum Centre website for further information on Advocacy.Are you considering setting up a nursery, playgroup or out of school club in Manchester?
Please contact the Early Quality Assurance Team for further support and advice. For North and Central Manchester contact Jennie Henry email - jennie.henry@manchester.gov.uk For Central, South Manchester and Wythenshawe contact Sue Fletcher email - sue.fletcher@manchester.gov.uk Team lead Gillian Blackwell email gillian.blackwell@manchester.gov.ukAre you eligible for free childcare for your 2 year old?
Note: We are aware of an issue currently affecting the Funded Early Learning checker. We are working to fix this as soon as possible. Alternatively you can contact a daycare provider directly who will be able to complete a 2 year old eligibility check on your…Barriers faced by Veterans and Reservists
Members of the Armed Forces Community face a number of disadvantages as a direct result of military service, they span across many areas such as employment, access to health care, housing, education, and more. Here are some firsthand experiences from both Veterans and Reservists in…