Thu Sep 9 2010

Useful Links

GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS

 

Read a copy of our latest Ofsted report

www.ofsted.gov.uk

 

QCA - for further information about the national curriculum for pre-school children

www.qca.org.uk

 

For teaching and learning in the Foundation Stage

www.thegrid.org.uk/learning/foundation

 

Young in Herts website

www.hertsdirect.org/caresupport/childrenfm/younginherts

 

Replacing the Dept for Education and Skills is the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) is responsible for improving the focus on all aspects of policy affecting children and young people, as part of the Governments aim to deliver educational excellence.

www.dfes.gov.uk

 

PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION

 

Pre-School Learning Alliance - leading educational charity specialising in the Early Years

www.pre-school.org.uk

 

Information on the pre-school years

www.parentscentre.gov.uk/

Early Education promotes the right of all children to education of the highest quality

www.early-education.org.uk

 

For information on Pre-School education

www.bbc.co.ukParenting

 

National and local childcare information

www.childcarelink.gov.uk

 

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

Are you eligible for tax credits?

www.taxcredits.inlandrevenue.gov.uk

 

Child Trust Fund

www.childtrustfund.gov.uk

 

FUN AND GAMES

A website that offers lots of links to fun and educational activities for pre-school children

www.bbc.co.ukPre-School

 

 

 

SHOPPING LINKS

Early Learning Centre

www.elc.co.uk

 

 

Toys r Us

www.toysrus.co.uk

 

Mothercare

www.mothercare.com