Useful Links for Parents and Carers

Achieving for Children (AfC) is a not for profit company providing children’s services for Kingston and Richmond councils.
Their website contains information, activities and services for parents, carers and young people.

https://kr.afcinfo.org.uk

The AfC Local Offer provides support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
in Kingston and Richmond.

https://kr.afcinfo.org.uk/local_offer

A guide to Early Education Funding can be found here:
https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

If you are concerned about the welfare of a child you can report it to the Single Point of Access (SPA), a multi-agency service.
More details are available on the Richmond website.

https://www.richmond.gov.uk/services/children_and_family_care/single_point_of_access/single_point_of_access_for_parents

A guide to the Early Years Foundation Stage for parents/carers can be found here:
https://foundationyears.org.uk/files/2021/09/What-to-expect-in-the-EYFS-complete-FINAL-16.09-compressed.pdf

Lots of fun games, videos and activities to support your child’s learning at home:
https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk

Information to support you with your child’s oral health and toothbrushing:
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-teeth-and-gums/taking-care-of-childrens-teeth/
https://www.oralb.co.uk/en-gb/product-collections/disney-magic-timer-app

Advice, support and ideas for meals, snacks and general healthy eating in the early years:
https://www.firststepsnutrition.org/eating-well-early-years

Helpful advice and tools for keeping your child safe whenever and wherever they go online:
https://www.internetmatters.org/advice/0-5/
https://parentzone.org.uk
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/4_7/
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/

A BBC video to help young children learn about road safety:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zfcvhbk/articles/z62nxyc

Useful information on helping your child prepare for entry into a school Reception class:
https://www.pacey.org.uk/Pacey/media/Website-files/school%20ready/PACEY_preparingforschool_guide.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2awE4IabzA6eUlGJQdBEu_CzRZjsCsrrqT7EEiE4B51maMO9zgyIZuDyc

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