Helpful Links

We have put together a collection of links that you may find useful, but please do not hesitate to ask if we can offer further information or support. 

YorOK - Designed to  support parents, carers, children, young people and anyone who works with children, young people and families.

York Children's Centres - For information about the children's centres and services available in your area.

NHS Weaning Information - The NHS guidance offering information and support for introducing solids to your baby.

Childcare Choices - An overview of the financial support available to help cover childcare costs. 

Government Gateway Sign In - Sign in to apply for, or re-confirm your child's government funding.

Nursery World - Keep up to date with news in the Early Years Sector.

Net Mums - The UK's biggest parenting website offering local info, expert parenting advice, chat, competitions, recipes and friendly support.

MASH - If you have a concern that a child is vulnerable or at risk of significant harm please contact the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub in York.

Ofsted - The Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills that inspect services providing education, care and skills for learners of all ages. 

Books of Interest

The Book You Wish your Parents had Read (2020)
Written by: Philippa Perry

The Wonder Weeks (2019)
Written by: Hetty Van de Rijit, Frans Plooji & Xavier Plas-Ploogi

What Every Parent Needs to Know (2007) 
Written by: Margot Sunderland

Why Love Matters (2003)
Written by: Sue Gerhardt 

The Curiosity Approach: From Ordinary to Extraordinary (2019)
Written by: Lyndsey Hellyn & Stephanie Bennett

The A-Z of the Curiosity Approach (2017)
Written by: Lyndsey Hellyn & Stephanie Bennett

Planning in the Moment with Two and Three Years Olds (2020)
Written by: Anna Ephgrave

Planning in the Moment with Young Children (2018)
Written by: Anna Ephgrave

Play is what I do (2010)
PreSchool Learning Alliance publication.