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	Bolton Council	www.bolton.gov.uk
	Bury Metropolitan Borough Council	www.bury.gov.uk
	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
	Dept for Education & Skills	Information on educational issues, national curriculum and league tables. 0870 000 2288 www.dfes.gov.uk
	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
	NHS Direct	24 hour health advice. 0845 4647 www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
	Manchester	www.manchester.gov.uk
	Rochdale	www.rochdale.gov.uk
	Salford	www.salford.gov.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
	Oldham	www.oldham.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
	Rochdale	www.rochdale.gov.uk
	Salford	www.salford.gov.uk
	Stockport	www.stockport.gov.uk
	Surestart	Government scheme to give information on early education childcare, health and family support. See Kidsguide's SureStart section
	Tameside	www.tameside.gov.uk
	Trafford Council	0161 912 2000 www.trafford.gov.uk
		Children's Information Service Offers help, advice and guidance on child & family related issues. 0161 912 1053 childcare.information@trafford.gov.uk.
		Education School admissions 0161 912 5007 school.admissions@trafford.gov.uk
		Libraries libraries Trafford
	Wigan	www.wigan.gov.uk


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