Below is a list of website's which contain additional information in support of the details provided on the Sunderland Children’s Centre website. These website's contains useful information and offers services in relation to family support services, childcare, carers, volunteers, training and employment opportunities.
If you are a community organisation in Sunderland and would like a link to your website please email esagmarketing@sunderland.gov.uk with your website address, contact details and a short description about what you do.
Sunderland City Council -
for information about all services delivered by the council such as school holidays, recycling, how to register the birth of your child, events and much more… www.sunderland.gov.uk
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Sunderland Events - this website offers information on things to do in Sunderland, such as events, festivals and much more. For more information: www.sunderlandevents.co.uk
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Sunderland Children's Trust -
this site has been developed as a host for all kinds of information on children and families for children, young people, parents/carers and professionals alike.
sunderlandchildrenstrust.org.uk
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Direct Gov - brings together the widest range of public service information and services online; providing information such as travel safety and parental leave to special educational needs and local NHS services.You can browse by topics - including money, employment, travel and transport, and education - or by audience groups, such as disabled people, the over 50s, and parents. www.direct.gov.uk
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 ETEC - offer a range of training and development services supported by a number of external agencies including the Learning and Skills Council, JobCentre-Plus, Neighbourhood Renewal Funding and the European Social Fund. www.etec.org.uk
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Got a teenager - Have you got a teenager? Do you need some advice or support with issues relating to your teenager? If yes the www.gotateenager.org.uk can help. This site is for parents of teenagers, giving you somewhere to get support and give support with other parents.
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Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted)-
Ofsted carry out hundreds of inspections and regulatory visits each week, publishing their findings in the Inspection reports area of their website. This allows you to find out more about the quality of childcare providers and schools in your area. www.ofsted.gov.uk
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Early Years; Leading to Excellence (Ofsted) - Ofsted have been reviewing the Every Child Matters outcomes for children, within childcare and early years provision. To find out more go to www.ofsted.gov.uk/leadingtoexcellence
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Impact Family Services - this site provides Family Medication Services, Child Contact Centres and an Anti Bullying Service that goes into local schools to work with children and young people on bullying issues. Visit www.impact-
mediation.org for more information.
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Netmums - a local network for parents and carers offering a wealth of information on all kinds of local resources from child friendly cafes, childminders, places to go and much more. Find out more about netmums on: www.netmums.com
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Family Information Service - the National Association of Family Information Services is a charity that supports, links and promotes children's information services in Great Britain. For more information www.familyinformationservices.org.uk
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Parentline Plus - this website contains useful information for parents who have been affected by the recession. It also includes advice on saving and keeping your children occupied on a budget. For more information www.parentlineplus.org.uk
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Parents Guide to Money - this site helps families control their finances by providing useful tips and information. It's useful for both professionals who support families or for families starting out. For more information www.parentsguidetomoney
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Separateddads - is a website designed to provide help and advice to separated dads. Information on the website includes housing, legal advice and financial advice. For more information: www.separateddads.co.uk
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Working with fathers - is a website designed for developing fathers projects across the North East. This site offers information on training, support and resources. For more information: www.workingwithfathers.com
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Childcare Link - the website has been set up to help parents get back into work. It does this by offering information on different types of childcare available. Visit www.childcarelink.gov.uk for more information.
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Contact a Family - this site holds information, support and advice for families of disabled children and for the professionals that work with the families. For further information www.cafamily.org.uk
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About my Area - is a website, detailing information on what's going on in your area. For example, activities to do as a family, places to eat and much more. For more information: www.aboutmyarea.co.uk
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Washington Pride - is a local website that offers information on events, news and information on local schools in Washington. For more information: www.washingtonpride.org.uk
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South Forum - is a local site set up to support local people and organisations in the South area of Sunderland. For more information:-
www.southforum.org.u
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Parent Know How - Parent Know How is part of the DCSF website. It aims to transform the quality, choice and awareness of parental information and support services. Log onto Parent Know How
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Chlamydia Screening Programme - Survey - Northumberland Tyne and Wear screening programme have launched a confidential online survey, for under 25 year olds, to help carry out some market research. This research will help improve the Chlamydia Screening Programme. To access the survey visit: explain research
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Sunderland ADHD Support Group -
This site was first established in September 2008 by a parent who couldn't find any help or support for her son who was diagnosed with ADHD. The aim of the group is to raise awareness of ADHD with public bodies and organisations. |
Baby Life Check - NHS Baby LifeCheck is a new online health service for parents and carers of babies between 5 and 8 months of age. After completing a set of simple questions you are given feedback, information and practical advice about how to keep your baby healthy, happy and safe. The questions are linked to topics such as development, sleep routine and safety. There are also links to helpful website's and local services.
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Lifecoach directory - lifecoach has been set up to provide families with support and enabling them to find a life coach in their area. For more information Lifecoach.
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Solution Finder - This website has been designed to help families find useful services. It contacts information about health, housing, directories and much more. www.solutionfinder.org.uk
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Good Grub - This site provides a glimpse into the Good Grub book which has been designed to show families the importance of a healthy lifestyle whilst learning about a balanced diet. The site includes games, activities and recipes all associated with healthy eating.
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Sunderland Link - The LINk’s role is to find out what people like and dislike about local health and social care services. The LINk then uses the gathered evidence and raises key concerns or compliments with health and social care providers enabling them to plan and deliver more accessible services that reflect the wishes of local people.
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Sure Start Maternity Grant
If you're on a low income, the Sure Start Maternity Grant is a one-off payment to help towards costs of a new baby. The grant comes from the Social Fund and you don't have to repay it. |
Be Grand
BeGrand.net is a new website that gives grandparents the information and help they need to support families and children. It is recognising the crucial role grandparents can play in a child's life. |
Families Information Service
The Families Information Service (FIS) is a new and improved service for parents and carers that provides information about all aspects of family life. |
Tyne and Wear Fire
The Tyne and Wear Fire website provides a range of information on prevention, protection and escape to help you to identify the potential hazards in and around your home. |
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