Articles on Being healthy (192)
Whooping cough
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs and airways. Whooping cough is sometimes known as the 100-day cough because of how long it takes to recover from it.Worried about a child?
Getting help Safeguarding children is everybody’s responsibility. It is important to act fast if you suspect abuse as some signs of abuse can disappear quickly. If you feel urgent action is needed contact the police on 999.If you are worried that a child or young person…Worried about a child? (information for professionals)
Safeguarding children is everybody’s responsibility. All professionals who work with children have a responsibility to safeguard them and to know how to seek help when things are not quite right or when difficulties arise. It is important to act fast if you suspect abuse as…Wraparound Childcare
Wraparound childcare is before and after school childcare that wraps around the school day. It typically runs from 8 am until 6 pm (hours can change depending on local demand) during term time, either on a school site, or another local setting such as a…Wraparound childcare and out of school (OOS) providers resources
This sections aims to provide guidance and resources to support wraparound care and 'out of school' (OOS) providers.Wraparound Training Offer
Please find the existing training offer available to schools and settings which support the DfE's wraparound programme below. *more training to be announced * Common Threads supports adults who work with children to develop their playwork practice through training, publications and research. The LSCP Multi-agency Safeguarding Children Training…Young parent
Please find below useful information and services that can offer support if you are a young parent:Young people's hub
Welcome to our Young People's hub! If you are a young person up to the age of 19 (or up to the age of 25 if you have additional needs) and would like to be up-to-date about matters that concern you, this is the place…Your directory listings
Registering and managing your listing Terms and conditions of use Should you have any queries, please contact the Family Information Service team