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Childcare
Young in Herts Children's Information Service can tell you about the range of childcare and early education options that is available in your local area.
Parent and family support
Being a parent can be a lot of fun, but it can also bring its stresses and strains. Here you'll find some pointers on where to get that extra bit of help when you need it.
Top 10 tips on drugs for parents and carers
Many parents worry about their child becoming involved with drugs. They feel they don’t know enough about drugs to help prevent their child from coming to harm. Sorting out fact from fiction is often difficult. Here, the term ‘drugs’ refers to legal and illegal substances, including prescribed medicines, alcohol, tobacco, solvents and volatile substances. To find out more
Community directory
There are over 12,000 organisations listed on the Community directory, covering a wide variety of activities including, local community groups and voluntary organisations, sports clubs, hobbies and leisure activities, health and medical services, private tutors, religious organisations, places to stay and places to visit. To find out more click here
www.hertsdirect.org/comdirectory/
Getting involved with your child's school
If you like the idea of helping in the life of a Herfordshire school, here's where you can find out more.
www.hertsdirect.org/scholearn/supporting/
Disability Information Service for Hertfordshire
Provides information and support on all aspects of disabled living.
DfES Adult Learners' Gateway
Information about all areas of Adult Learning, whether you are looking for advice or wish to find out about government policy.
NIACE
The national organisation for adult learning provides a variety of information on funding, grants, lifelong learning and projects.
The Open University
Details of courses and qualifications, local centres, TV listings and programme information.
Netmums
A source of information and advice for parents