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British Heart Foundation
Website:
www.bhf.org.uk


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British Association of Play Therapists
Website: www.capt.co.uk

BAPT is the first and foremost professional association for Play Therapy in the UK


- Care Commission
Website: www.carecommission.com

The agency that registers, regulates and inspects the quality of care services, including childcare services up to 16 years.

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Children's Traffic Club
Website: www.road-safety.org.uk

The Children`s Traffic Club is for 3 to 4 year olds and their parents or carers. It helps children learn road safety skills in a fun way.


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Education in Scotland
Website: www.bbc.co.uk

BBC Education Scotland produces resources aimed specifically at the Scottish curriculum, from primary one to Higher level.
The BBC also has material that parents may find useful in their self-development, and for that of their children, through a range of websites and programmes covering many subjects.


- Epilepsy Scotland
Website: www.epilepsyscotland.org.uk

Scotland's voice for epilepsy. If you want the latest information on the causes and treatment of epilepsy - either for yourself, a family member, for a friend, or even for a feature article - then we are sure you will find it here.

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Fathers Direct
Website: www.fathersdirect.com

The National Information Centre on Fatherhood

 


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Grounds for Learning
Website: www.gflscotland.org.uk

Grounds for Learning is the Scottish grounds charity, helping school, early years and out of school settingsto make the most of their outdoor space for play and learning.The GfL site has case studies to inspire, curriculum materials and articlesto support, up to date news to inform anddetails ofCPD training, national events, advisory site visits, newsletters and a telephone helpline


- My Family Care
Website: www.myfamilycare.co.uk

My Family Care has a range of unique services which help the employer and employee manage what sometimes feels like an impossible juggling act.

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Out of School Care
Website: www.outofschoolcare.co.uk

Out of School Care  can help you find kids holiday camps and clubs, summer camps and the local sites that offer fun activities for your children. Out of School Care has been developed as a simple search and booking service for parents looking for children's holiday club providers, activity clubs and summer camps in their area. They also work with companies to help provide their employees with the best backup childcare .


- Parent Line Scotland
Website: www.children1st.org.uk

ParentLine Scotland is the free, confidential, telephone helpline for anyone caring for a child in Scotland. You can call about any problem, however big or small.

Telephone: 0808 800 2222


- Parents Get Healthy Respect
Website: www.parentsgethealthyrespect.org.uk

Research shows that spending more time doing everyday things with your pre-teen kids will make them far less likely to take risks with drink, drugs and sex when they become teenagers. This website provides lots of ideas of things to do together, both indoors and outdoors.

- Parenting Across Scotland
Website: www.parentingacrossscotland.org.uk

Parenting Across Scotland (PAS) have been funded by the Scottish Executive to provide a focus for issues affecting parents in Scotland today.

- Playground Partnerships
Website: www.playgroundpartnerships.org

Sure Start
Website: www.surestart.gov.uk

The government programme to deliver the best start in life for every child.

 


Scottish Social Services Council
Website: www.sssc.uk.com

The organisation which regulates the social service workforce and their education and training.

SkillsActive
Website: www.skillsactive.org.uk

The Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure and Learning, including Playwork.
   
- Think Road Safety
Website: www.roadsafety.gov.uk

Road safety advice to keep everyone safer on the UK's roads


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List of all Local Authorities in Scotland:
www.direct.gov.uk
CHILD SAFETY
Baby Safety - Baby Registry
Chat Safer - Scottish Executive
Child Safety in the Car - Road Safety Scotland
Child Safety in the House - Road Safety Scotland
Click Think - Learning & Teaching Scotland
Internet Chatroom Safety
Internet Safety - NCH Scotland
Road Safety
Sorted - Childnet
Toddler Safety - Baby Registry
ANTI BULLYING
The Anti Bullying Network
For a comprehensive list of bullying websites click here
YOUNG PEOPLE'S RIGHTS
For a list of young people's civil rights in Scotland click here - Citizen Advice Bureau
For information on Heathcare Rights for Under 16s in Scotland click here
COUNSELLING FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE
Young Minds