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SHIRLEY CHILDREN’S CENTRE INFORMATION LINKS
Please click on the links below for information about services in and around Croydon
There are lots of services in Croydon that families can access and Shirley Children's centre works with a range of partners to ensure that families receive the best service they can when they need it the most.
We have a range of links to services in Croydon that may be useful to families. All of our links are updated reguslarly, so please keep looking for new links to services in and around Croydon.
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Family Lives Parenting Support
Family Lives is a charity with over three decades of experience helping parents to deal with the changes that are a constant part of family life. We know that many people play active roles in raising children, from dads and mums, grandparents, stepparents and non-resident parents. Our role is to support all of you to achieve the best relationship possible with the children that you care about, as well as supporting parenting professionals. We believe that happy children come from happy families and currently support families to improve the outcomes for over 1 million children each year
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Go Wild in the Outdoors
Go Wild With Us has a mission to try and reconnect people with their wild and adventurous selves! We believe that everyone needs regular contact with nature and the outdoors, and both research and personal experience tells us that being outdoors and spending time in nature is absolutely essential for good mental health and physical well being. Click on the link to see all of the exciting things you can do with your children.
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Don’t Bottle It Up
Don't Bottle it Up is a one stop shop for advice, information and support about alcohol, from binge drinking to hangovers, to getting support and cutting down.
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Are you eligible for free childcare for your 2 year old?
If you have a child that is 2 years old you may be entitled to 15 hours free childcare. Click on the link for more information or pop into the children's centre to complete a funding card to see if you are eligible.
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CEOP - Keep your children safe on the internet
Learn how to keep your children safe on the internet. The Child Exploitation and Online Prevention Centre (CEOP) are there to help parents and organisations keep children safe on the internet. Click on the website for more information.
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NSPCC Baby and Toddler Safety
Advice for parents about bonding with your baby, how to cope with crying and keeping children safe. Copies of booklets are available from Shirley Children's Centre.
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Booktrust
Inspire children to read for pleasure. The Booktrust link shows the best book guides for 0-5 year olds.
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Netmums Croydon
The Netmums Croydon Noticeboard is a great source of information for families in Croydon. Check it out.
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Homestart Croydon
Homestart work with families who have children under 5 years. If you would like to volunteer to work with Homestart please contact them directly.
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Family Space Croydon
Family Space Croydon is a one stop shop of information for families in Croydon.
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