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Chester City Council

The Forum, Chester
General enquiries.
01244 324324
www.chestercc.gov.uk

Cheshire County Council

County Hall, Chester
General enquiries.
0845 1133311
www.cheshire.gov.uk

 

Car seats
County Council Road Safety Officers promote  "Fit Safe Sit Safe" scheme - a free service to check car seats are fitted properly.
01244 606713

 

Cheshire Countryside Explorer
Free leaflet detailing country parks picnic areas, walking trails, cycle rides. 0151 327 2084
countryside@cheshire.gov.uk

 

Children's Information Service
Offers help, advice and guidance on child & family related issues.
0800  085 2863
cis@cheshire.gov.uk

 

Education
0151 357 6876

 

Libraries
www.cheshire.gov.uk/libraries

 

Parent Partnership
Parent Partnership can help parents and carers of children at school with special educational needs. Contact
Jean Smith, Parent Partnership Officer.

01606 814375
www.cheshire.gov.uk/parentpartnership

 

Real Nappy Network
Can advise on use of real cotton nappies, nappy laundry services etc. Contact Waste Education and Promotion Officer.
01244 603574
www.cheshire.gov.uk

 

School admissions
You can apply on-line for school places on their website.
01606 815084 or 0845 111034
cheshireadmissionsandtransfers@cheshire.gov.uk.
www.cheshire.gov.uk/admissions

 

Special Sensory Needs
Cheshire County Council can offer support for children with special sensory needs (hearing, sight etc.)  Contact Sue Cook, Sensory Co-ordinator.
01829 742998

 

Travelwise
The Travelwise Campaign seeks to raise awareness about the problems caused by traffic congestions and the damaging effects it has on health.
01244 603996

Childcare Link Useful web site which lists childcare facilities and has good search facility to find nurseries, pre-schools childminders etc in your area.
www.childcarelink.gov.uk
Child Support Agency Assesses, collects and pays child support maintenance.
08457 133 133
www.csa.gov.uk

Congleton Borough Council

01270 763 231
enquiries@congleton.gov.uk
www.congleton.gov.uk

 

Crewe & Nantwich Borough Council

01270 537777
www.crewe-nantwich.gov.uk

Dept for Education & Skills Information on educational issues, national curriculum and league tables.
0870 000 2288
www.dfes.gov.uk

Ellesmere Port & Neston Borough Council

Council Offices, Ellesmere Port
General enquiries.
0151 356 6789
www.ellesmereport-neston.gov.uk

 

Ellesmere Port Council
Borough Leisure Booking Line
0151 355 6432

 

Neston Area Office
General enquiries for Neston.
0151 336 3991

 

Neston Civic Hall
0151 336 1077

 

Neston Town Hall

0151 336 3991

Halton

0151 907 8300
www.halton.gov.uk

 

Children's Information Service
Offers help, advice and guidance on child & family related issues.  
01928  704306

 

Libraries
libraries Halton

Inland Revenue Child Benefit
Financial help towards the cost of raising children. Fixed rate based on number of children.
www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/childbenefit/index.htm
  Child Tax Credit
Financial help towards the cost of raising children. Based on income and family circumstances.
0845 300 3900 (child tax credit helpline)
www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/individuals/tmatax-credits.shtml
  Child Trust Fund
Savings & investment fund for children born after 31 August 2002.
www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/ctf/parents.htm

Macclesfield Borough Council

01625 500500
www.macclesfield.gov.uk

NHS Direct 24 hour health advice.
0845 4647
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
OFSTED Website publishes OFSTED reports on schools and childcare providers.
0845 601 4771 Early Years Helpline
0845 601 4772 Childcare complaints
www.ofsted.gov.uk
ParentsCentre Website aimed at supporting parents in helping children of all ages in all aspects of education, health, safety and well-being. Includes online info on choosing a school and internet safety.
www.parentscentre.gov.uk
Surestart Government scheme to give information on early education childcare, health and family support.
See Kidsguide's SureStart section

Vale Royal Borough Council

01606 862862
www.valeroyal.gov.uk

Warrington Borough Council

01925 444400
www.warrington.gov.uk

 

Children's Information Service
Offers help, advice and guidance on child & family related issues.
01925 443131
cis@warrington.gov.uk

 

Family Support
01925 444239

 

Libraries
libraries Warrington

 

School admissions
01925 442951/442952
You can apply on-line for school places on their website.
www.warrington.gov.uk/eadmissions/

 


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