Useful links
30 Hour funding eligibility
www.gov.uk/apply-30-hours-free-tax-free-childcare
Tax_Free_Childcare_Myth_Busting_QA_factsheet
Help with Childcare costs
Gov.uk - Help with childcare costs
www.essex.gov.uk/topic/early-years-and-childcare
Essex County Council Term dates
Academic year - 2022 to 2023 term dates
Academic year - 2023 to 2024 term dates
Department for Education - Keeping Children Safe in Education
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Safeguarding
Essex Safeguarding Children Board
Keeping children safe during community activities
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
Online Safety Tips for Parents of 0-5 year olds
Online Safety Tips for 0-5 year olds
https://www.internetmatters.org/advice/0-5/
Online Safety - Virtual Reality Headsets
Websites that promote early learning
Tiny Happy People - Why do we sing nursery rhymes?
Booktrust - Reading with your child - tips and advice
Prevent information (please click on the links below)
iREPORTit - a new app to enable anonymous reporting
www.ActEarly.uk - is the Home Office website for Prevent
Activities with the children
50 things to do before you are 5
EYFS
What to expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage
Children's Health
Childrens Health Matters - Mental Health
Childhood vaccination schedule Poster
Childhood illnesses - Your guide
Common childhood illnesses and next steps guide
Keeping your child's smile healthy
Online publications / Resources / Apps
How to Download Libby - the one-tap reading app
See what's available in Libby's Catalogue
British Red Cross - First Aid Apps
Essex Child and Family Wellbeing
Home Start Essex
Services Information July-Sept 2023
ACL Essex Community and Family Learning
Community and Family Learning Course Guide
NSPCC
Healthy Start
Money Saving
Spotlight on - Cost of Living Support in Essex
Free and low-cost fun activities for children
Soft Play
Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre
White Elm Petting Farm and Soft Play
Chelmsford