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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 cheshireadmissions andtransfers@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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