Managing your child's behaviour

Most parents find bringing up their children very rewarding, but also pretty demanding. All children challenge the rules of behaviour they're set - this is just a part of growing up, learning and becoming and independent person. It takes time for a child to understand…

Lone parents

Being a single parent can be hard work. It can be lonely sometimes - and hard work.  As well as the day-to-day stuff there are all the things two parent families take for granted...not having a second opinion in the middle of the night when…

Crime, the law and victims of crime

If you have directly or indirectly been a victim of crime there are many ways which this may affect you.  For some people certain emotions such as anger or fear are common, with others they may not feel this way, or may not feel anything…

Safety on the Internet

The internet is absolutely amazing! We live in a time where we do so many things on line; keep in touch with relatives who live far away, watch catch-up TV and even buy the weekly shopping. However, there are new risks that we all need to be…

Safety in the home

On this page you will find some useful information on safety in the home, including details of services available, related guidance pages and quick links to helpful websites.  

Speech and language development

Speech, language and communication play a vital role in our lives. Without being able to talk to, and understand other people we can’t do things like: communicate with our families, buy things at the shops, watch TV, build relationships, learn and go to work. Fortunately,…

Pregnancy and childbirth

On this page you will find some useful information on pregnancy and childbirth, including details of services available, related guidance pages and quick links to helpful websites.

Mental health

When you’re living with a mental health problem, or supporting someone who is, having access to the right information - about a condition, treatment options, or practical issues - is vital.   MIND - the mental health charity For general and specific mental health advice…

Special schools

Go to the link below for information on special schools and other specialist support available for SEND children and young people: Education Local SEND Offers, Specialist and Support Services

Employment and training

Many parents now seek to combine work and family life and there are a number of services devoted to helping families.  Whether you want to go to college to learn new skills, need help finding a job or changing your job you will find information…